Archive - Williamsburg Independent

NEWS: Local School Procurement Focused on System Upgrades

WJCC seeks better classroom feedback; geothermal system for a York County school + more …

Apr 23 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: Regional Recreation Facilities Authority Seeks Executive Director

New role likely to report to Williamsburg City Manager

Apr 21 •

George Arbogust

COMMENTARY: Planning for New Public Library Not So Public

City promises opportunity for resident input (*eventually)

Apr 16 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: Higher Wages Considered for York County Employees

BOS discusses raising taxes on real estate and personal property at meeting tonight

Apr 15 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: James City County Navigates 'Secondary' Road Needs

Plus, new County stormwater codes to protect sensitive land, WJCC school system considers solar power

Apr 12 •

George Arbogust

GUEST COMMENTARY: More Debt vs. Economic Uncertainty

Williamsburg must separate 'wants' from 'needs' as budget tightens

Apr 10 •

NEWS: Former City Planning Director Questions Wisdom of Proposed Budget

Also, Williamsburg considers moving $5M from affordable housing & ‘Research Village’ initiatives

Apr 9 •

George Arbogust

GUEST COMMENTARY: City Pushes Forward with Ambitious Building Plan

Despite reduction in requested capital improvement funds, spending still driven by discretionary projects amidst increasing financial uncertainty

Apr 8 •

NEWS: Former Williamsburg Mayor Questions Proposed Budget Priorities

Critique raises potential need for a ‘change in city management’

Apr 5 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: Funding for Proposed Downtown Children’s Park Still in Flux

City says grants and donations yet to be ‘secured’, considers borrowing $6.5M for park construction

Apr 4 •

George Arbogust

GUEST COMMENTARY: Cooling Property Assessments, Increased Costs Push Williamsburg Budget

City considers raising food & hotel taxes and water rates to close funding gaps

Apr 3 •

March 2025

COMMENTARY: Elephant in The Classroom

Funding formula change might be sticking point for new WJCC joint operating contract

Mar 31 •

George Arbogust

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