Williamsburg

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

20 hrs ago • Williamsburg Independent

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 • Williamsburg Independent

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 • Williamsburg Independent

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 • Williamsburg Independent

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 • Williamsburg Independent

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 • Williamsburg Independent

How the City can cut spending now to head off deficits later (OPINION)

Proposed changes to budget are not excessive or unreasonable, but provide a basis for caution while still maintaining a strong and safe Williamsburg

May 2 • Robert Wilson

WJCC explores AI tools for school bus routing

Artificial intelligence could help the district cut costs and improve transportation reliability for students

Apr 30 • Williamsburg Independent

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Williamsburg hotels post strong Spring Break numbers

Weekday travel and theme park appeal drive the gains

Apr 29 • Williamsburg Independent

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Williamsburg's spending spree makes higher taxes inevitable (OPINION)

In just a few years, City likely to go from the lowest property tax rate to one of the highest

Apr 27 • Robert Wilson

Williamsburg hotels see Spring Break bump

Plus, you're invited to the Today Show "3rd Hour" broadcast on May 15

Apr 20 • Williamsburg Independent

Debate begins in Williamsburg on zoning density, residents question $600k fee for comp plan consultant

The Williamsburg Independent reports that the Williamsburg Planning Commission recently met to discuss the city’s upcoming Comprehensive Plan update…

Apr 17 • Williamsburg Independent

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