Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee

We are sad to report that Charles J (Chuck) Colgan, our legendary former Virginia State Senator (D, SD-29), passed away on January 3 at age 90.   As the longest-serving state senator in Virginia history (1976-2015), rising to become chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee and president pro tempore of the Senate, Chuck Colgan was instrumental in funding many critical education and transportation investments in Prince William County and greater…

Update:  The results of the January 10, 2017 special elections are posted here.  Delegate Jennifer McClellan (D) was elected to the Virginia Senate (SD-9) with 91% of the votes cast , but Republicans won the SD-22 and HD-85 races with 54% and 53% vote shares, respectively.   Unfortunately, special elections have low voter turnout; when the voters turn out, Democrats win. *  *  * Because three members of the Virginia General…

  Come celebrate the swearing in of our newly elected Democratic Manassas City Council members, Pam Sebesky and Mark Wolfe, at the Manassas City Council’s organizational meeting, Monday, January 9, 2017, 5:30 pm, in the Manassas City Hall council chambers, 9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110. Following the short Council meeting, the celebration will continue with heavy appetizers and a cash bar at Old Towne Sports Pub, 8971 Center St,…

Meet Mansimram S. Kahlon, a 2017 Democratic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates District 13 (HD-13) seat, which includes all of Manassas Park, at his first town hall meeting . Mr. Kahlon invites members of the public to discuss all issues of concern, including his focus on education, economy, and equality.  This event will take place this Sunday, January 8, from 2-4 pm at the Prince William Central Community…

Note: In the interest of traffic safety, the phone bank that had been scheduled for January 5 has been cancelled. The Prince William County Democratic Committee is organizing two phone banks to get out the vote for Ryant Washington, the Democratic candidate in a January 10 special election to fill a vacant seat in the Senate of Virginia (Senate District 22).  The phone banks will be held at the Prince…

Prince William County 2017 General Assembly Public Hearing The Prince William County Delegation to the General Assembly is holding a joint pre-2017 General Assembly Session public hearing for local residents to relate their concerns.  All Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park residents and organizations are invited to attend and speak. Prince William County 2017 General Assembly Public Hearing Saturday, January 7, 2017 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. James…

The Manassas Park City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected mayor, Jeanette Rishell, and three new council members, Hector Cendejas, Miriam Machado, and Donald Shuemaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6 PM at Manassas Park City Hall, One Park Center Court, Manassas Park, VA 20111, in the council chamber, immediately prior to a City Council special meeting at 7 PM. . Everyone is most welcome…

Coming Together: How can Prince William heal? A special community conversation presented by InsideNoVa, the Muslim Association of Virginia, and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Dar Alnoor Islamic Community Center, 5404 Hoadly Road, Manassas, VA 20112 The 2016 election was divisive, both locally and nationally. This community forum featuring a diverse panel of community leaders will focus on ways that…

VRE Gainesville-Haymarket Extension Map The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) study to expand commuter rail service on the VRE Manassas Line and to possibly extend this service up to 11 miles into the Gainesville-Haymarket area will have its third public meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 6-8 pm, at Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Rd,  Bristow VA 20136 (enter through Door 1).  The meeting will provide an opportunity to comment…

The Prince William Progress Coalition and the Prince William Democratic Women’s Caucus are hosting a “Jolly Jamboree” holiday fundraising event on Saturday, December 17, 3-6 pm, at 13211 Quate Lane, Woodbridge VA 22193.  The sponsors request a $20 minimum donation. For more information, to RSVP, or to buy tickets, see: Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/658534310979740/ ActBlue ticket link:  https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jollyjamboree2016