
Ask Manassas City Council to rename downtown parking lot
The Issue
The city of Manassas should formally honor its heritage in fiduciary mismanagement. The esteemed community members seek to rename this infrastructure as the "Old Town Inn $6,000,000 Parking Lot," reflecting the significant expenditure as a shining light on historic missteps.
The $5,700,000 purchase of the establishment and land in hopes of, and failure, of a larger corporate partner in hospitality resulted in an additional $300,000 of taxpayer dollars to demolish and pave the land to get some use out of the land.
By adopting this name, Manassas City Council would be taking a bold step in showcasing fiscal transparency, pride in development, and a subtle endorsement of the growth and modernization that funds like these are channeling towards city infrastructure. The name will serve as a local hallmark of accountability and community involvement.
We urge the Manassas City Council to consider this name change as a meaningful step in fostering transparent governance and promoting pride in the city's investment in its future. By signing this petition, you are joining countless others in supporting a Manassas that acknowledges and celebrates every facet of its development and identity. Help us make this change possible by signing today!

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The Issue
The city of Manassas should formally honor its heritage in fiduciary mismanagement. The esteemed community members seek to rename this infrastructure as the "Old Town Inn $6,000,000 Parking Lot," reflecting the significant expenditure as a shining light on historic missteps.
The $5,700,000 purchase of the establishment and land in hopes of, and failure, of a larger corporate partner in hospitality resulted in an additional $300,000 of taxpayer dollars to demolish and pave the land to get some use out of the land.
By adopting this name, Manassas City Council would be taking a bold step in showcasing fiscal transparency, pride in development, and a subtle endorsement of the growth and modernization that funds like these are channeling towards city infrastructure. The name will serve as a local hallmark of accountability and community involvement.
We urge the Manassas City Council to consider this name change as a meaningful step in fostering transparent governance and promoting pride in the city's investment in its future. By signing this petition, you are joining countless others in supporting a Manassas that acknowledges and celebrates every facet of its development and identity. Help us make this change possible by signing today!

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Petition created on September 3, 2026