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Not so fast...city takes back $5 million incorrectly transferred to HTRFA

It's March 11. Following a citizen's complaint, Williamsburg acknowledges it needs to vote to transfer money to the sporting events authority. James City County to keep closer tabs on Airbnb's.

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Mar 12, 2026
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From left, HTRFA executive director Dana Creech Youst, Williamsburg City CFO Barbara Dameron, HTRFA Chair Scott Stevens (Williamsburg Watch photos)

The city of Williamsburg pulled back $5 million it had transferred to the local recreational authority last year for a music venue, just weeks after a citizen called out the city on the legality of t…

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