Yesy Amaya
- Union PAC Donates $10,000 to Sonia Vasquez Luna Virginia Democratic Candidate
The IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, donated $10,000 to Sonia Vasquez Luna’s campaign for Virginia House of Delegates District 20 on July 23, 2026. Luna currently serves as a Manassas City Council member and has been selected as the Democratic nominee for the special election in the district
- Manassas Park Budget Expands City Bureaucracy While Taxpayers Face Higher Bills
The Manassas Park City Council recently approved a complex fiscal year 2027 budget that sends incredibly mixed signals to local taxpayers. While officials are loudly touting an overall reduction in municipal spending, the city is simultaneously expanding its administrative bureaucracy by permanently funding three new specialized staff positions.
- Manassas Park City Staff Secure Pay Raises as Taxpayers Face Higher Bills in FY2027 Budget
Hardworking taxpayers in Manassas Park will be footing the bill for expanding government compensation in the upcoming fiscal year. The newly adopted FY2027 budget guarantees a three percent cost-of-living adjustment for city staff while simultaneously funding an ongoing classification and compensation study.
- The Illusion of a Tax Cut: Manassas Park Homeowners Face Higher Bills Despite Rate Reduction
THE ILLUSION OF A TAX CUT Taxpayers in Manassas Park are facing a frustrating reality regarding their property tax bills for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget cycle. Despite local government officials touting a two-cent reduction in the real estate tax rate, the average homeowner will actually pay more to fund city operations.
- Manassas Park Advances Homeownership Programs Amidst Rising Property Tax Burdens
The independent City of Manassas Park is advancing its fiscal year 2027 budget with a strong emphasis on fostering homeownership and expanding access to affordable workforce housing. Local leaders are strategically utilizing federal HOME funds to administer a First-Time Homebuyer Program designed to help financially responsible families finally achieve the American Dream.
- Manassas Park Taxpayers Face Rising Costs While Missing Multi-Year Fiscal Projections
Fiscal accountability remains a cornerstone of conservative governance, requiring complete transparency regarding how taxpayer funds are collected and spent. In the independent city of Manassas Park, Virginia, residents are grappling with rising tax burdens and a troubling lack of accessible multi-year budget projections on the official municipal website.