- James City County (JCC) Budget Approval: The JCC Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $390 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget, effective July 1, despite public opposition.
- Public Opposition: Residents filled the county government center board room to protest rising taxes and county spending.
- Property Assessments: Virginia code mandates property reassessments every two years; JCC conducts mass assessments based on market value, not individual appraisals.
- Government Center Project: Budget approval does not confirm the Government Center project; a final design and cost will be presented in October/November.
- Board Clarifications: Supervisor Ruth Larson addressed a prior comment about residents moving to JCC from other areas.
JCC Approves County Budget Despite Public Opposition
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