Candidate Profile: Mark Wolfe For Manassas City Council

MANASSAS, VA — Manassas will choose Democratic nominees for three City Council seats along with congressional primaries during the June 18, 2024 election.

Democratic candidates who win in the primary will go on to the general election for the three City Council seats. Candidates are Ashley Hutson, Tom Osina, Mark Wolfe, Samantha Tungul and Anthony McGhee. Osina and Wolfe are running for re-election, while Hutson, Tungul and McGhee are seeking election as newcomers. Vice Mayor Pamela Sebesky is not running for another term.

City of Manassas will have the Democratic City Council primary, along with Republican and Democratic primaries for the 10th congressional district and a Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Early voting for the general election began on May 3 and continues through June 15. More information on how to vote is available from the Manassas Voter Registration and Elections Office.

Patch asked candidates for Manassas City Council to fill out a candidate questionnaire with the same questions. Here are Mark Wolfe's responses:

Name

Mark Wolfe

Office Sought

City Council

Campaign Website

www.facebook.com/MarkforManassas

Age (As of June 18 election)

67

Education

BA, Political Science and History, University of Iowa

Occupation

Business and non-profit leader

Family

Wife of 43 years is Amy. Two children; son Colin (KIA in Iraq in 2006), daughter Cece.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None

Previous public office positions or appointments

None

Why are you seeking this office?

To continue the work of Building a Better Manassas for our residents.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidate(s) seeking this post?

Experience. In my 16 years of serving on Council I have become known as the person who gets things done.

What do you see as the top issues facing your city, and how do you address them in your campaign platform?

Continuing to attract high paying jobs, funding education, building our quality of life.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The Old Town improvements, building Baldwin school and funding the new Dean school, increasing fire/police/teacher compensation to attract and retain quality public servants.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have lived in Manassas for 34 years. I continue to be a champion of our community and I look forward to being a part of the future growth of Manassas.