Manassas Council Slate
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Michelle Davis-Younger for Mayor
I am running to keep our beloved City of Manassas moving forward in the right direction. The last 4 years, along with an exceptional council, we have been able to experience tremendous economic growth, community engagement and workforce development. I personally want to see this continue over the next 4 years, especially with our economic investments in various areas of the city, I want to see these projects begin and grow. I want to ensure that through smart investments, we maintain our Triple A Bond Credit Rating, that we continue forming partnerships that will help the city meet it’s goals and most of all ensuring that all of our residents are heard and needs are met, regardless of the community they live in or their family or financial status. Everyone deserves respect and I want us to be the community people want to safely live in, work and raise their families. We are on such an exceptional trajectory right now and I am determined to continue to raise the profile of our great city higher and higher.
My priorities over the next 4 years are to address our attainable/affordable housing needs, which we have already begun to address by adding a housing coordinator to our 2025 budget which just began on July 1. I want to assist our schools in ensuring that a new Dean Elementary is built and brought online supporting our students. I want to see the economic investments that we have made start to pay off. Growth through innovation is a must, we must keep moving forward and encourage other businesses to move into our city, we have to continue to focus on our workforce development by ensuring that our students are receiving the best education possible so they can get the best jobs possible, right here in the City of Manassas with our major employers. I want to see the number of folks who actually work and live in the city increase from where it stands now at approximately 2,100 to over 3,000. Continue to make our city a destination and hub for dining, shopping and entertainment with our many festivals and family friendly events. Increase community involvement by recruiting more volunteers for our boards, committees and commissions. Continue to keep the City of Manassas a household name. This is my home and I am going to continue to press on to ensure everyone knows this is the best place to live in all of Northern Virginia.
Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger is a dedicated leader committed to the vibrant community of Manassas City. With a vision for inclusive growth and sustainable development, Mayor Davis-Younger brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role in shaping the future of the city. Her collaborative approach and innovative initiatives aim to enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering a thriving environment for businesses and organizations alike. As a steadfast advocate for progress and equality, Mayor Davis-Younger embodies the spirit of service and excellence in her governance of Manassas. A native of Manassas, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger is the first person of color, first female, and first Democrat to hold the highest office in the city. Since 2018, she has served on the Manassas City Council and championed the causes of Manassas residents. As a small business owner, she helps Manassas residents develop their careers, market their accomplishments, and broaden their skillsets.
Mayor Davis-Younger initiated a “My Mayor Looks Like Me!” program. She helped appoint the city’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. She has devoted resources to public works and infrastructure projects to enrich city living. Mayor Davis-Younger oversaw the groundbreaking of the widening of Route 28 within Manassas, the opening of the city’s first library branch, the building of a new fire station, city hall renovation, and the master planning process for redeveloping Annaburg Manor. She played an instrumental role in Manassas Airport expanding its commercial offerings, the purchase of the Old Town Inn, Manassas Shopping Center, establishing the city’s first community center and the Manassas Museum renovation.
She has implemented “Direct Success” an employment pipeline for high school graduates btain full time employment with major large employers in Manassas. She conducts “Mayor on the Move” a weekly walking program highlighting a historic downtown walk ending at the award winning city Farmer’s Market and she sponsors “Mid-Day with the Mayor” a weekly lunch time chat to hear from constituents in a more intimate setting featuring prominent community members as special guests.
Mayor Davis-Younger holds her MBA and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from Strayer University. She holds a professional certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP). She owns and operates a human resources consulting firm, The1ForHR, LLC, in Historic Downtown Manassas.
Ashley Hutson for City Council
I was born and raised in Manassas (in PWC), and I have a passion for helping people.
I serve on the City of Manassas Board of Building Code Appeals and the Perkins Grant Committee for Osbourn High School. Appointed by Vice Mayor Pam Sebesky, I am a participant on the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board Community Advisory Committee where I have served as Chair and I’m currently Vice Chair. As Chair, I established an annual meeting between TPB Chairs and the CAC to enhance communication and collaboration between the groups.
I grew up in a blue-collar family, earned a degree in Spanish from Christopher Newport University, began my career at a highway firm where I provided bilingual and administrative services, then went to work for the Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA), where I have worked for 8 years. At HCCA, I advocate for the needs of 180+ local companies and their collective 40,000 employees. I have worked with members of the Virginia General Assembly and US Congress on behalf of the construction industry to ensure legislation will positively impact both business owners and construction workers. Many businesses need skilled workers, and HCCA partners with Laurel Ridge Community College to establish a connection between education and workforce.
I am running for City Council because I have the skills needed to build a better Manassas. My priorities are advocating for community needs, funding Manassas City Public Schools to ensure students are graduating with employable skills, and making forward-thinking land-use and housing decisions to plan for Manassas 20+ years from now.
Tom Osina for Manassas City Council
I am running for re-election to Manassas City Council to build on my work when I started representing residents in 2021.
These include continued economic prosperity by decreasing the tax rate yet providing necessary funding to retain city, fire, police & EMT employees; supporting extra money for teacher salaries; developing an ongoing repair/rebuilding program of school buildings; and making sure that recent property purchases are strategically planned to give sound growth opportunities in the future.
Residents can see firsthand what their government is doing because I led a multi-year effort to have Council meetings broadcast and recorded as well as having agendas coming out a full week in advance.
My husband and I have made our home in Georgetown South since 2020. I have two grown children and own an association management business. Prior to my election, I chaired and/or served on several city committees, as Treasurer of my local HOA, and as a board member with other community groups.
Mark Wolfe for Manassas City Council
Councilman Mark Wolfe has lived in the City of Manassas since 1990 and has served on the Manassas City Council since 2008. Mark has significant executive leadership experience in the corporate and non-profit sectors and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of MovieComm. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. Amy, his wife of 39 years, is the Artistic Director and CEO of Manassas Ballet Theatre. They have two children, both of who graduated from Osbourn High School. Cece also graduated from George Mason University, and Colin was killed in action in Iraq in 2006.
