WILLIAMSBURG CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET
The Williamsburg City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
The final approved budget totals $103.3 million, reduced from an initial $112.3 million proposal through expenditure cuts.
New water rates were adopted, increasing costs per 1,000 gallons for both city and outside customers.
Proposed increases to meals, lodging, and admissions taxes were postponed until January 8, 2026.
Vice Mayor W. Pat Dent discussed the difficulty of the decisions and considering community input.
An exception for William & Mary and charitable events applies to the admissions tax proposal, along with a dealer discount.
A new library is included in the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026, but its construction is not guaranteed and subject to future decisions, only setting aside funds.
Public input sessions regarding the proposed library are scheduled for May 15 and May 20.
The approved budget will officially take effect on July 1.
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