Tax rates will remain right where they are, but James City County’s budget will still grow by 6% if county administrator Scott Stevens’ budget is approved by the Board of Supervisors as is.

[…] Public safety is the second largest slice of the general fund, with a proposed relatively flat budget at $28.9 million from $29 million the year prior.

That slight decrease stems from relatively reduced vehicle replacement costs at the police department next fiscal year… READ MORE