On February 4, 2025, Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger sat down for her first interview with Potomac Local News since announcing her candidacy five years ago. Having won reelection in November 2024 with 57% of the vote, the Democrat reflected on her first term’s achievements and shared her vision for the future.
Police, Immigration, and Sanctuary City Status
When asked about Manassas’ approach to immigration enforcement, Davis Younger reiterated that the city’s police department does not conduct immigration raids, emphasizing that such actions are not within their jurisdiction. However, she declined to take a stance on whether local police should share information with federal authorities regarding undocumented individuals, stating that it was not her role to guide the matter.