Transparency in City Government

The City of Williamsburg works to ensure information that is timely and accurate is available at all times.  To make it easier, here are some commonly requested links:

PERFORMANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Performance Management Dashboards
         Real-time data for all City departments
• National Citizen Survey
• Council's Biennial Goals, Initiatives & Outcomes

FINANCIAL

• Current Budget
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Monthly Financial and Operating Reports
• Payments to Outside Entities
• Commissioner of the Revenue  
• Real Estate Assessment
• Treasurer

MEETINGS

• City Council Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, Video, Audio
• Planning Commission Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, Video, Audio
• Boards & Commissions: Members and Applications to serve
• Public Hearings

ELECTED OFFICIALS

• City Council
• Clerk of the Court
• Commissioner of the Revenue
• Commonwealth's Attorney
• Treasurer
• Sheriff

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS

• City Manager's Office
• Staff Directory

PERMITS, ZONING:

• Building Regulations and Codes Compliance Division
• Codes Compliance FAQ
• Permit Process
• Planning Department
• Public Works Department

AUDITS:

• CAFR

CONTRACTS

• Bids and Contracts

LOBBYING

• The City of Williamsburg does not employ or retain private lobbists. The City is a member of the Virginia Municipal League, which lobbies on behalf of local governments in Virginia generally. Various City staff members have participated in the legislative process when there are issues of particular concern to the City of Williamsburg.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & FACTS ABOUT THE CITY

• FOIA Guidelines and Instructions
• Community Profile and Quick Facts