York and James City Counties both want to renegotiate the 12-year old contract governing the operation of the Williamsburg Regional Library, and it looks like they want a larger voice on the library board and a harder look at how much they pay.
Library Director Sandy Towers said the contract, which outlines how the two counties and the city of Williamsburg fund and operate the library system, is overdue for a look given population growth over the years.
“I do believe that all three jurisdictions realize the benefits and the advantages that all of their citizens enjoy because of the regional library system,” Towers said.
During a recent meeting of the York County board of supervisors, county officials made clear they wanted to remain in the library and do not want a repeat of the contentious negotiations taking place between Williamsburg and James City County over their shared school system. York operates its own school system.
James City Coun…