This Week in James City County

Ruth Larson, Chair of the James City County Board of Supervisors and President-Elect of the Virginia Association of Counties, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the regional sports center, real estate assessments, the upcoming budget, schools and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

This year’s count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in our community was held in January. County staff members Lauren Tolly, Lyndsay Lopez and Jared Randall are joined by Karen Griffith from The Planning Council and Greg Riley from Williamsburg House of Mercy to share the results. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Financial and Management Services Director Sharon McCarthy and Real Estate Assessments Director Dayle Gallagher are our guests on the podcast this week. They provide a detailed explanation of how real estate assessments are determined and how homeowners can appeal. Assessment notices will arrive in mailboxes soon, so this is a great opportunity to understand how the process works. Check it out and let us know what you think! Show Notes: What should a property owner do if they have questions about their reassessment? Property owners can contact the Real Estate Assessments office to discuss their property with the assessor assigned to it. A change in assessment may be possible if the data is incorrect. Outside of a data change, a property owner can appeal their assessment during the appeal period, which is open during the 30 days following notice of reassessment. Deadline to appeal to the Real Estate Assessment Office is March 30, 2024 Deadline to appeal to the Board of Equalization is April 30, 2024. For more information, contact the Real Estate Assessments Office Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 757-253-6650 [email protected] 101 Mounts Bay Rd., Building F Williamsburg, VA 23185 For information on upcoming public meetings and details about the assessment process, visit jamescitycountyva.gov/386.

James City County Police Detective Logan English is our guest on the podcast this week. We discuss the armed robbery that occurred at McDonalds on Jan. 25, 2024, scams and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on upcoming public meetings, real estate reassessments, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Adam Kinsman, County Attorney for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He shares how the County works with the General Assembly throughout the year to pass laws that help our community. Check it out and let us know what you think!

With cold temperatures in our forecast, we invited Sergeant Tony Quiros from the Animal Control Unit to join us on the podcast this week. Sgt. Quiros shares information that animal caretakers need to know about providing adequate shelter. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, and Mike Padgett, Housing Specialist, are guests in the final episode in a six-part series that covers the state of housing in James City County. On this episode, we focus on the importance of revitalization and rehabilitation of older homes in our community. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on the regional indoor sports facility and government center, covers the Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on the government center and the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority Project and covers the Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!