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Addressing the city's borrowing and future annual debt payments (OPINION)
City's debt balloons to over $143 million and over $260 million in debt service payments
May 24
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Robert Wilson
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg hopes Verbolten relaunch goes smooth amid rough patch for parent company
Plus, James City County launches new property information website tool; WJCC Schools Announces 2026 DoG Street Parade Event
May 21
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WJCC School Board approves $219M budget for FY2027 in 6-1 vote
Redistricting proposals spark public outcry over neighborhood school boundaries and student safety; AI writing tool purchase also fails on 3-4 vote
May 20
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Williamsburg City Council extends events contract, approves tourism and planning measures
Plus, York County Fire Department celebrates EMS Week with lifesaving story, grand opening for new Williamsburg Police Station
May 19
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Williamsburg City Council work session revises FY27 budget, cuts staffing and capital projects
Davenport advisor reviews city's debt capacity and high credit ratings
May 18
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Consultants’ work in other Virginia cities mark likely path for Williamsburg comprehensive plan (ANALYSIS)
Projects in Newport News, Norfolk and Danville foretell what the city's $600,000 contract will produce
May 15
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Roundabouts around the corner for new James City government center
DePue Dr. and Longhill Rd. each carry over 16,000 cars every day and are both expected to carry 26,000 vehicles daily by 2055
May 12
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City Council delays $121M budget vote amid public pushback
Williamsburg leadership will hear proposed changes from staff, as well as details about city’s debt
May 10
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York County adopts $215M operating budget for FY27, holds property tax rate at $.78 (ANALYSIS)
Total budget reaches almost $315M counting capital improvements; budget raises prepared food and beverage from 4% to 6%, generating $4.8 million…
May 9
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Questions remain ahead of James City's $281M budget vote (ANALYSIS)
Meeting-by-meeting breakdowns of key discussions, public comment and the remaining decisions leading up to next week's scheduled vote
May 8
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From taxes to tourism, schools and libraries, here's what to know about Williamsburg’s proposed budget (ANALYSIS)
Summaries and video links to key moments in the City's FY27 budget planning process
May 7
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ICYMI: April 2026
Budgets, business, development and more ...
May 3
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