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Week in Review: Williamsburg meals tax impacts restaurant sales...James City supervisors defer decisions on 1,865 new homes...CW CEO says more visitors, real estate profits top priorities.

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Jun 13, 2026
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Friday, June 12

Williamsburg City Council learned Thursday that while its meals tax revenue grew by 6.7% through April from the prior year, restaurant revenue has decreased by 1.5% once the tax increase is factored in. April was down 22% from the prior year.

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