Williamsburg City Manager Andrew Trivette reduced the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget by $9 million to $103.33 million.
The revised budget includes spending cuts for items like a children’s park, African American Heritage Trail art, police vehicles, and a bike trail.
Adjustments feature reducing meals and lodgings tax rates and changing the new admissions tax to include exemptions and a dealer discount.
Additional strategies involve eliminating 34 capital projects, freezing nine vacant positions, and reassigning COVID relief and reserve funds.
Residents voiced concerns about the proposed $26 million new downtown library project during a public discussion.
City council members noted issues with the current library building, including a leaking basement and non-ADA compliant theater.
The Williamsburg City Council is scheduled to vote on adopting the revised budget plan on Thursday.
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