About

Sheryl Bass has been an active member of the Manassas community for over thirty years.

She is a graduate of William & Mary College earning a B.A. in Government.  With her husband, Dr. Robert Bass, they joined a long established practice, Optometric Associates, P.C., in the City of Manassas.  Their two daughters were both born at Prince William Hospital, graduated from Osbourn High School and then attended Virginia colleges.
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Why Sheryl?

What a great question!!  Besides being an enthusiastic promoter of the City of Manassas, Sheryl is very approachable and is a visible participant within the community.  Her hard working, enthusiastic and positive approach makes her a great team member and problem solver.  She is thoughtful and mindful of the responsibility to make decisions not only for present but for future residents.  Sheryl has a proven record of being prompt and attentive to resident concerns and values citizen input.  She looks forward to serving on Manassas City Council to ensure that Manassas citizens enjoy the best quality of life, live in safe communities, see continued economic growth & development, are provided with exceptional educational opportunities and are proud to say they live in Manassas.
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Lions Club Members at Dulles Airport greeting WWII Veterans visiting D.C. through the Honor Flight Network
Leadership

Elected Offices
Manassas City Public Schools - School Board Member
2000 - 2009 - Initially Elected May 2000, Reelected 2004 & 2008

Virginia School Boards  Association
Northern District Chairman - 2009 - 2010

Manassas City Council - Councilwoman
June 2009 - 2012 - Appointed to serve remaining term of Judge Steve Smith

Current Appointments
  • Northern Virginia Community College Board - Manassas City Trustee
  • George Mason University Campus Advisory Board - Secretary

Past Appointments
  • Citizens Advisory Committee on Solid Waste
  • City Of Manassas Futures Task Force
  • Community Criminal Justice Board - Manassas City Representative
  • Manassas City Public Schools Facilities Steering Committee - Chairman
  • Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments                              Board of Directors - Corporate Vice President 2012                        Board of Directors - Corporate Secretary/Treasurer 2011                    Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee
  • National School Boards Association - Federal Relations Network
  • Prince William Extension Leadership Council
  • Prince William Public Library System Board of Trustees - Manassas City Representative
  • Virginia Municipal League - Human Development and Education Policy Committee
Service to the Community

Current Activities
  • 2014 - 2015 Manassas Host Lions Club President
  • Inter-Service Club Council of Greater Manassas - President
  • Historic Manassas Incorporated - Board Member
  • Prince William County 4-H - All Star
  • Bull Run Republican Women's Club
  • City of Manassas Republican Committee
  • Prince William Committee of 100
  • Manassas Ballet Theatre - President
  • College of William and Mary Alumni Admissions Network
  • Yoga Instructor - The Yoga Connection & Heritage Hunt HOA

Recognition
  • 2014 Lions of Virginia Foundation - Distinguished Humanitarian Award
  • 2013 Citizen of the Year, Manasseh Lodge 182
  • 2012 Manassas City Woman of the Year

Past Activities
  • Manassas Education Foundation - Member
  • League of Women Voters of the Prince William Area
  • Junior Women's Club of Manassas
  • Manassas Lioness Lions Club
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Sheryl being honored with the 2014 Lions of Virginia Foundation Distinguished Humanitarian Award