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Board adopts FY26 budget after heated public comment; staff to forward report on spending priorities
Summary
The James City County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY2026 budget and appropriation resolution, keeping the real estate tax rate at $0.83 per $100 of assessed value while approving pay increases and added school funding.
James City County supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget and a companion resolution of appropriations after a night of extensive public comment and board discussion.
The adopted budget maintains the county’s real estate tax rate at $0.83 per $100 of assessed value and sets a general fund of about $263.7 million. The package includes a 3% general pay increase effective July 1, 2025, a potential additional 1% on January 1, 2026 if funds allow, five new full‑time positions, and an added allocation of $3.9 million for the Williamsburg‑James City County Schools (WJCC). Prior to adoption staff recorded one amendment: a $1 million increase to the county contribution…
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