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Controversial Bluffs project up for vote tonight

It’s Oct. 13. James City supervisors vote tonight on the Bluffs at Kiskiack project and its 704 homes. Supporters of York County sales tax increase referendum for schools stump for approval.

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Oct 13, 2026
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James City County supervisors are scheduled to vote today on the fate of The Bluffs at Kiskiack – a proposed development that would transform 276 acres near Croaker into 704 homes, commercial and office spaces as well as a unique open-air museum.

County planning staff recommended the project be denied, and 913 residents signed an online petition against it.

The county planning commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval. Powhatan representative Vincent Passero, who voted against it, told Williamsburg Watch after an August community town hall information developers shared that night eased his concerns.

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