Jim Drakes, 52, is an incumbent on the Occoquan Town Council, and he’s running in the May 3, 2016 General Election to keep his seat.
The Northeast Pennsylvania native says he’s enjoyed his time in the riverfront town, and that the Occoquan River should be utilized more so than it is already.
Jonathan Torres, 32, is running to become the next Mayor of the Town of Occoquan.
He’s running against incumbent Mayor Liz Quist.
Chris Morris hopes to keep his seat on the Haymarket Town Council.
Voters elected him back in 2014. They will head to the polls again on May 3, 2016, for a General Election for Haymarket Town Council. Morris is one of eight candidates seeking a seat on Town Council, including incumbent Mayor David Leake.
Melva Willis seeks a seat on the Dumfries Town Council.
The Realtor is one of five candidates seeking votes in a May 3, 2016 election for Dumfries Town Council.
Charles Brewer is running to keep his seat on the Dumfries Town Council.
He is one of five candidates seeking a seat on the Town Council. Voters will head to the polls May 3, 2016 to cast their votes.
The Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses on Monday, April 18, at 7:30 pm to elect delegates and alternates from both cities to the Virginia 10th Congressional District and State Democratic Party Conventions. Caucus participation–including eligiblity to run for election as a delegate or alternate–is open to all registered voters in the respective cities of Manassas and Manassas Park who sign a standard Democratic declaration form. (more…)
Ian Lovejoy was born to a working class family in rural Appalachia. He became one of the first members of his family to attend college, at Concord University in southern West Virginia, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Lovejoy spent summers working as a camp counselor and youth mentor, invaluable experiences that helped shape his life forever. Lovejoy became Concord University’s first Rhodes Scholar Nominee. He later graduated from Virginia Tech Graduate School,, ultimately teaching at Radford University before entering the private sector.
While possessing a background in research and data analysis, Lovejoy found his true professional calling in positions of organizational leadership–in particular serving seniors. Lovejoy was Director of Operations of WSR Solutions, a national medical equipment company.
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In August of 2014, I organized a Hispanic Town Hall Meeting in Hybla Valley. I spent the first hour going over issues with constituents.
Then, I asked attendees for feedback – what was their #1 issue? Lack of government identification. Attendees said that they and their friends and family were weary of obtaining ID’s from Maryland or not having them at all.
Theresa Coates Ellis is a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and has been lived in the City of Manassas since 1987.
Ellis is a graduate of George Mason University with a degree in Business Communication. She is the founder of Tackle Management Corp, a company that provides local businesses aid in regards to public relations services. Her strengths encompass a skill set of Management, Marketing, and Public Relations. Besides being known as a businesswoman, Ellis is a mother of seven children and is very active within the community.
In the past two weeks, I reviewed action on my legislation and the state budget. This column covers some of the major bills to pass the state legislature. (more…)
