James City County Issues $2.9 Million Refund to Busch Gardens to Settle Appeal

New property reclassification expected to generate $2.6 Million in additional revenue going forward

James City County officials discussed a $2.9 million net refund issued to Busch Gardens during the January 27 Board of Supervisors meeting. The payment addresses a multi-year dispute over how the park’s equipment is valued and taxed. (Photo by Evgeny Klimenchenko on Unsplash)