Key moments from James City budget votes (ANALYSIS)

County lowers real estate taxes, raises meals tax; adds new admissions tax

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The James City County Board of Supervisors passed the FY2027–FY2028 biennial budget on May 26, 2026, which included a new admissions tax, a…