We are solidly in “The Holidays”, how 2023 has flown by! I hope all in Williamsburg had a lovely Halloween and month of October. The end of spooky season was a busy one for Council, so I have four updates for this time of year. Aiming High Co-op — One…

One dilemma smaller localities face is how to impactfully address global challenges. Consider cities in the tens of thousands with the metropolitan capitals of the world. How can our contributions to international pandemics, climate change, and more compare to Tokyos and New Yorks? I am certainly biased, but I like…

A very happy September to you all! This time of year is one of the most energetic in Williamsburg. We got to welcome our students back, Labor Day Weekend is bringing in crowds to CW, the weather should break soon, and on the personal front, I’m prepping for a triathlon…

Virginia weather this time of year means it is both in the mid-90s and there is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. We are monitoring the heat with Dominion’s State and Local Affairs team. Please stay safe and stay cool as you can! The month of July was a busy one in…

This newsletter is coming a tad late, my apologies. The start to July was a hectic one with the holiday, but I’m happy to be briefly reviewing a productive June in today’s newsletter! Lifelong Learning celebration with Literacy for Life — My favorite event this past month was joining Literacy…

It is now June and I have officially re-installed the AC units into the windows of my apartment. Summer, here we are! May was a celebratory month for Council as we got to bid the W&M Class of 2023 farewell and also got to pass our budget. …

This rainy Sunday morning felt like the perfect time to reflect on the month of April in my monthly newsletter. With luck, these showers will bring May flowers! This month, we celebrated anniversaries and ribbon cuttings, while also progressing the FY2024 budget. Read on for recent updates. Virginia Beer Company…

It is budget season in Williamsburg! The bulk of this month’s newsletter will focus on our recently-released FY2024 Budget, but I first have quick updates on two projects, plus an exciting ribbon cutting. Fire Department Construction — This past month, Council received a walk-through update on the new Fire Department…

Wow, February flew by. Despite being the year’s shortest month, Council was busy with our annual budget retreat (pictured) on top of normal meetings. The productive last four weeks were augmented by celebrations for William & Mary’s Charter Day and an exciting announcement of federal funding, all profiled below! Fiscal…