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Williamsburg staff report rebound on resident survey; council flags transit, parking and GIO priorities
Summary
City staff told council the National Community Survey shows improvements in transit, library and safety scores while housing and health access lag; council began prioritizing roughly 40 candidate goals, naming transit service and parking technology among top near‑term items.
City staff on day one of a two‑day strategic retreat presented results from the latest National Community Survey and a status update on goals, initiatives and outcomes (GIOs) the council set previously. The presentation showed notable rebounds in transportation and library scores, high ratings for public safety, and lingering declines in affordable housing and access to health care.
Michelle, the lead staff presenter, said the survey was run using city‑resident mailings and staff verified addresses against the city GIS; about 15% of recipients returned responses. “We now have 15‑minute bus service…
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