Stories from the Pandemic: Straight out of NYC and thrown into Virginia country life.

–By: Theresa Coates Ellis — It was an escape from the pandemic — or an attempt. I’m sure we all have a story, or a friend or family with a story — but all in all, we have been impacted by this public health crisis. Back in March, I happened to be in Florida with my daughters Alli (and her sidekick pup, Trinity), and Laura … Continue reading Stories from the Pandemic: Straight out of NYC and thrown into Virginia country life.

Councilwoman Theresa Ellis expands Blood Drives during blood shortage

— As a 30+ year healthcare professional manager and an American Red Cross blood donor, Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis was concerned about the lack of appointments available for blood donations during a pandemic. Ellis said, “I contacted the American Red Cross to offer my place of business for a blood drive. After speaking with donor recruiter, I learned that previous scheduled places had cancelled due … Continue reading Councilwoman Theresa Ellis expands Blood Drives during blood shortage

Ice Cream Party

FAMILIES; it’s going to be a hot day on Saturday, June 27th! Meet Theresa Coates Ellis, your Manassas City Councilwoman and Mayor for 2020 in front of Stonewall Park Pavilion to cool off for free ice cream! Join us! When: Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at 1-2 PM Where: Stonewall Park Pavilion, Stonewall Rd. What to Bring: Your Family!   Support Therese Coates Ellis for Mayor … Continue reading Ice Cream Party

Virginia Judicial System: Judge terms

Structure of the judicial system and current process which judges go through in the state of Virginia can be found at the Va. Division of Legislative Services. The court system in Virginia is made up of the following 5 jurisdictionally distinct courts and terms and are appointed by state legislature: Supreme Court,  7 justices for 12 years Court of Appeals, 11 judges for 8 years … Continue reading Virginia Judicial System: Judge terms

Spanish-Speaking team needed to combat Manassas COVID19

Please help us build our Manassas City Spanish-Speaking community team to fight Manassas COVID-19 Hot Spot CDC Working in Manassas to Combat COVID-19 Friends and Neighbors, With 30+ years of healthcare professional management experience, and as your Manassas City Council Member, I am initiating a timely request for help from you, your affiliates and members, to add Spanish-Speaking community members to assist with our City … Continue reading Spanish-Speaking team needed to combat Manassas COVID19

We’re going in! Phase Two today: On to #ManassasRollout

Safely moving forward as we continue to get our City of Manassas back on track. Here are the differences: Here are the guidelines for each business industry: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines.pdf Guidelines for schools opening: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Final-Phase-Guidance-for-Virginia-Schools-6.9.20.pdf From the Va. Department of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/covid-19/recover-redesign-restart.shtml Continue to stay safe and healthy: Continue reading We’re going in! Phase Two today: On to #ManassasRollout

Theresa Ellis, Rotary Area Governor, leader for change

As a 2-term Rotary Area Governor for the City of Manassas, Virginia and Prince William County, Theresa Ellis has many years experience in leading — for change. Listen to experience. We are in serious times making serious decisions. You deserve a leader who genuinely cares about you with the experience to get things done. Ellis can connect to the right sources. Ellis is job-ready to … Continue reading Theresa Ellis, Rotary Area Governor, leader for change

Small Business Relief Grant Application and Guidelines

— Listed below are the City of Manassas Economic Development Department and Authority press release, small business $2,500 grant application, and guidelines from the CARES Act $1.5 million allocated to our City for small businesses. As your Manassas City Councilwoman liaison for EDA, I encourage all City businesses to apply. A lottery will happen if we have too many applicants.   Click to access 29423-EDCM-CaresActGrant-PressRelease.pdf … Continue reading Small Business Relief Grant Application and Guidelines