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Leadership Shift in Manassas: Davis-Younger’s Departure Triggers Potential $50K-$100K Special Election, Interim Ties to Council

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2026 at 6:08PM | Updated February 10, 2026 at 9:03AM

Manassas Mayor Michele Davis Younger [Photo: Mike Beaty]

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger announced she will step down from office two years early, with Dec. 31, 2026, marking her final day as mayor.

The announcement sets a defined timeline for a leadership transition at City Hall in the independent city of Manassas.

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Manassas to Reconsider DMV Redevelopment

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 8, 2026 at 12:49PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 9:42AM

Manassas City Council will revisit a proposal to sell the former DMV property for a housing development when it meets Monday night, following a weather-related postponement last month.

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Manassas councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis seeks re-election in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:51AM

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis announced she is running for re-election in the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, general election. Ellis is currently serving her second four-year term on the City Council, according to a campaign announcement.

Ellis highlighted fiscal responsibility, smart growth, education, and communication as her top priorities if re-elected. She said the city must balance affordable taxes with public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and responsible economic development. “We must focus on the needs of our residents while keeping taxes affordable,” Ellis said in the announcement.

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Former DMV Site Housing Vote Delayed

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 24, 2026 at 12:41AM | Updated January 26, 2026 at 9:22AM

The Manassas City Council will delay action on a proposed affordable housing project at the former DMV site after cancelling its January 26, 2026, meeting.

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Early-voting surge highlights need for bigger election facilities in Manassas

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Published December 16, 2025 at 1:00PM

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Manassas considers new rules for data centers, warehouses near homes

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Published December 15, 2025 at 1:00PM

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Manassas is moving to tighten its rules on data centers and other large industrial buildings, as the City Council considers new standards aimed at protecting nearby neighborhoods from noise, height, and visual impacts.

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A Closer Look: The Big Fight Over Attainable Housing at The Landing at Cannon Branch

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Published December 11, 2025 at 1:00PM

A proposal to build a 100-unit attainable housing complex at The Landing at Cannon Branch ignited one of the most intense public debates Manassas has seen in years, as residents, city staff, and council members clashed over location, financing, and the future of the city’s housing policies.

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Manassas neighbors push back on 100-unit ‘essential worker’ housing at The Landing

By Potomac Local News

Published December 9, 2025 at 1:00PM

A plan to build 100 income-restricted apartments at The Landing at Cannon Branch drew sharp questions about trust, traffic, and what “workforce housing” really means during the Manassas City Council’s final meeting of 2025.