A Town Hall Meeting was held on June 30, 2025 at James City County Library, hosted by supervisors Barbara Null and Michael Hipple, with over 50 attendees.
- Proposed Government Center: Planned for Longhill Road near the county’s recreation center to consolidate county offices.
- Estimated cost: $189.5 million, with a potential library addition costing up to $49.58 million.
- Designs solicited and special use permit approved, but funding not yet secured.
- Key Discussion Points:
- Community concerns: traffic issues, financing options, and potential referendum.
- Other county issues raised: road widening, repairs, recycling, and increased traffic.
- Supervisor Statements:
- Hipple emphasized serving all 83,000 residents and noted years of planning with community input.
- Jim Icenhour, Board of Supervisors chair, clarified referendums are for general obligation bonds, not project approval, and the county may not use them.
- Anonymous Flyer: Circulated over the weekend criticizing the project, prompting Icenhour to distribute a clarifying flyer in the Jamestown District.
- Upcoming Opportunities for Input:
- Public meetings on the library addition: July 7 (2:30-5 p.m.) and July 9 (4:30-7 p.m.) at the James City County Recreation Center.
- Next Board of Supervisors meeting: July 8.
- Icenhour’s Response: Encouraged informed discussions, dismissed the anonymous flyer, and announced plans for additional town hall meetings, remaining open to dialogue.
- Future Updates: Final design and contract details to be shared later in 2025 for more accurate information.
