Key Facts
Background
Sonia Vasquez Luna is a Business Manager for the Laborers International Union of America. She serves on the board of NoVa Labor, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and the LIUNA Latino Caucus [6, 9, 13].
Vasquez Luna has volunteered to help working families and the immigrant community, and she is a member of the Northern Virginia Soccer Club and the Wellington Dolphins Swim Team [13].
Vasquez Luna has been affiliated with the Democratic Party [11].
Key Issues
Transportation
Vasquez Luna to invest in expanding local transportation options and infrastructure improvements, such as bike lanes and pedestrian walkways [2, 13].
Education
Vasquez Luna plans to support teachers and administrators, provide adequate funding for school resources, improve communication between the City Council and the school board, and advocate for schools at state and federal levels [2].
Communication
Vasquez Luna seeks to increase public meetings and forums and publicize said meetings. She seeks to make elected officials accessible to all residents.
Economy
Vasquez Luna plans to invest in businesses and the workforce and provide incentives for businesses to locate in Manassas [2].
Environment
Vasquez Luna plans to invest in Manassas parks [2].
Women's Rights
Vasquez Luna believes in women’s access to healthcare and privacy [7].
Veterans
Vasquez Luna plans to give a voice to veterans [9].
Other
Vasquez Luna seeks to increase diversity in government, board, and commissions positions and increase representation for Latino people and women of color. She plans to increase access to bilingual services [2, 9].
Endorsements
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 51; Democratic Party of Manassas
Sources
1 Facebook
2 Sonia Vasquez Luna
3 Virginia Department of Elections
4 Twitter
5 Manassas City Democrats
6 Inside Nova
7 Mobilize
8 Vote USA
9 PWperspective
10 flickr
11 VPAP
12 IUPAT District Council 51
13 Prince William Times