— Here is some information and updates in the City of Manassas. May 7, 2020 Economic Development Commercial Real Estate Tax: Concerned citizens are asking about any anticipated adjustment to the Commercial Real Estate Tax that is due on June 5. Reduction? Postponement? Dropping late payment penalties & interest? Nothing has been discussed or decided. But we expect a discussion in the near future. Education … Continue reading City Talk with Theresa May 7, 2020

During the pandemic, government continues to serve and decisions are still being made for the City of Manassas.  If our Georgetown South community members, including their board of directors, have any questions about the Grant Avenue Streetscape Plan, that has been discussed for years and is a projected funded in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), please contact me at Theresa@ManassasTogether.com. At the time of the … Continue reading Revisiting Grant Ave. Streetscape Plan

— VRHP/VRMA Cleaning Guidelines for COVID-19 — May 1, 2020 “Cleaning a vacation rental is no small task, even when we are not faced with a global pandemic. A housekeeper is expected to take a property that is in disarray from departing guests and completely reset it—eradicating the microbes that have been left behind in the property and creating a like-new experience for arriving guests. … Continue reading Professional pandemic cleaning practices

As of this morning (5/5/2020) the Virginia Department of Health is reporting 289 confirmed coronavirus cases in the City of Manassas and now 1 death. A decision on moving to step one is planned to be Friday, May 15th for nonessential workers which was extended from Friday, May 8th by the Governor. Step 1: All businesses need to promote safety with physical distancing. Policies to … Continue reading Manassas Protects and Prepares Together

— If you are faced with financial hardship during this challenging time in a pandemic, it is important to contact your landlord, banks, mortgage company, insurance companies, creditors and any one else that requires payment. Reach out to them as soon as possible and explain your situation to work together. If you do nothing, the person or organization will assume you can pay, received unemployment, … Continue reading Communication is key with rent challenges during COVID-19

City Connection: English  Preguntándose sobre el agua En estos días todos nos lavamos las manos con más frecuencia y prestamos más atención a la higiene, pero para el personal de la Planta de Agua de la Ciudad que mantiene el agua pura que sale de su grifo, todos los días es un ejercicio de hiperlimpieza. La pandemia de coronavirus no ha cambiado las operaciones en … Continue reading City Talk: Connection in May English/Spanish

If you are healthy, a great way to give back is to give blood or plasma. If you have recovered from COVID-19, consider donating plasma.  Visit American Red Cross for blood drives and places to give, but call first for an appointment and screening at 1-800-RED CROSS or go online. Reasons that might prevent you from donating: Illness — wait for 24 hours after the … Continue reading How to donate blood and/or plasma

Thank you visiting Theresa Coates Ellis for Manassas City Mayor 2020! Our plan #ManassasTogether is a living, ever-changing plan during this crisis leading to recovery. Our next program in our #ManassasTogether plan: Join our #ManassasRollOut as we #ProtectTogether #PrepareTogether, and #ProsperTogether again. Steps: 1. #ProtectTogether. Understand fear. Put proper precautions and testing or screening options in place for safety to fuel growth. 2. #PrepareTogether. Share resources … Continue reading Join our #ManassasRollout plan

Bee Yourself Michael Allers Jr. / April 22, 2020 The 50-year celebration of Earth Day this week is dampened by the COVID-19 black cloud impacting the world. In the City of Manassas, Council Member Theresa Coates Ellis wanted the milestone to continue with a buzz. Mrs. Ellis is a candidate for Mayor, after Mayor Hal Parrish announced he was not running for re-election on November … Continue reading Community delivers Colorful Bee Hive Boxes on Earth Day 2020