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.
Good morning! Here are some of the stories we covered for you this past week:
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.
Thursday, June 11
Given the potential impact of redistricting on schools’ racial composition, how diverse is the committee that has been steering redistricting at Williamsburg-James City County schools?
Wednesday, June 10
After nearly four hours of meeting, James City County supervisors once again agreed to defer action on three developments that would have added 1,865 housing units to the county’s housing stock.
Tuesday, June 9
Williamsburg-James City County’s school superintendent apologized for his comments on diversity in a meeting with a skeptical but polite audience Monday night to discuss school redistricting -- and how it would impact minority students .
Monday, June 8
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s new Chief Executive Officer says the organization will use its improving financial position -- and national visibility from America’s 250th anniversary -- to push for more visitors and expand its brand recognition nationwide.
