Week in Review: Williamsburg has paid more than $96K to former city manager since his departure...York County looks at flat real estate tax...James City taxpayers speak out against budget.
Good morning! Today is Saturday, April 18. Here are some of the stories we covered for you this week:
Friday, April 17:
Our FOIA request found Williamsburg has paid former City Manager Andrew O. Trivette $96,767.06 through the first week of April, though his resignation was accepted Feb. 25.
Thursday, April 16:
While James City County is in the throes of deciding its real estate tax rate, York County is looking at setting a flat tax rate that will not change, combined with annual re-assessments, sometime after next year.
Wednesday, April 15:
James City County Supervisors heard from upset taxpayers Tuesday night who asked for lower taxes and less county spending, saying continuing price hikes hurt seniors on a fixed income and lower-income residents.
Tuesday, April 14:
York County has named 16 people to serve on a temporary committee to review and recommend changes to no-wake zones in the county’s waterways.
Monday, April 13:
Jake Rice keeps a stack of unsolved crimes next to his desk in the property and evidence room of James City County’s law enforcement center, searching for clues that might help him solve a cold case decades old.
