Williamsburg City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ayanna
Williams
Council Member; term ends December 2028City of Williamsburg eMeetings
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Background
- About
- Williamsburg City Council member whose term runs through December 2028.
On the record: Ayanna Williams
5 sourced01Meals tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance #25-02, which raised the transient lodging tax and the prepared food and beverage tax, with the meals tax at 6.5% (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteWilliamsburg City Council minutes, January 8, 2026 · Jan 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Admissions tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance #25-03, which added an admissions tax of 10% on the first $10 of admission and exempts school events (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteWilliamsburg City Council minutes, January 8, 2026 · Jan 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03FY2027 budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution #26-09, adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteWilliamsburg City Council special called meeting minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the May 27, 2026 meeting that rising costs due to inflation are a real budget driver and suggested future budget documents include more detailed justifications for new positions.
Own statementWilliamsburg City Council special called meeting minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026Link
04Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Voted yes to authorize a contract with WRT to help develop the city's comprehensive plan (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteWilliamsburg City Council minutes, May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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FY2027 budget
In their words
Said at the May 27, 2026 meeting that rising costs due to inflation are a real budget driver and suggested future budget documents include more detailed justifications for new positions.
May 27, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Williamsburg City Council special called meeting minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution #26-09, adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
May 27, 2026 ·Williamsburg City Council special called meeting minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026
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