Overview
We encourage residents to watch, attend, or read the public meetings and sessions that shape local and state decisions. These links promote transparency and civic participation.
City of Williamsburg
📅Schedules & Documents
Find upcoming meetings and review past agendas and minutes on the city’s Public Meetings Page.
🎥 Watch Online
City Council and Planning Commission meetings are streamed live and archived on WMSBG Cable Channel 48, Facebook, YouTube, and the city’s eMeetings Portal.
🗓️ Key Meetings
- City Council: 2 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday each month; work sessions held the preceding Monday at 4 p.m.
More information
- Planning Commission: Meeting schedule and agendas listed in the city calendar.
More information
- Electoral Board: Typically meets the 1st Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St.
James City County
📅 Schedules & Documents
Access agendas and minutes for the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other county bodies through the James City County Agendas & Minutes Portal.
🎥 Watch Online
Meetings are streamed live on JCC TV (Channel 48) and available on demand through the county’s Live Steam page and YouTube channel.
Past Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings are also archived on the county’s On Demand page.
🗓️ Key Meetings
- Board of Supervisors: 2nd Tuesday at 5 p.m. (regular meeting); 4th Tuesday at 1 p.m. (business meeting). More information
- Planning Commission: Meets monthly; agenda and minutes available online.
More information
- Electoral Board: Meeting notices posted by the Registrar’s Office.
🎓Williamsburg–James City County School Board
The Williamsburg-James City County School Board meets twice monthly, typically on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the School Board and Central Office building.
Meeting details and documents: WJCC BoardDocs.
Livestreams and archives available on the school division’s site.
York County
📅 Schedules & Documents
View agendas and minutes for the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other bodies at
yorkcounty.gov
🎥 Watch Online
Now through November 11, 2025:
- WYCG-TV (Cox 46 / Verizon 38) airs live and replayed broadcasts of Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission meetings.
- YCSD-TV (Cox 47 / Verizon 39) broadcasts York County School Board meetings live and on replay.
Beginning November 12, 2025:
- York County will consolidate all its government programming into a single channel to simplify viewing:
Cox Channel 86 / Verizon Channel 2138.
This unified channel will air government meetings, public service information, community updates, and special features about York County.
- Viewers can also stay connected through the
York County YouTube Channel,
where programs are available on demand.
🗓️ Key Meetings
- Board of Supervisors: 6 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July & November).
Planning Commission: 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. at York Hall.
- Electoral Board: Meeting notices are posted by the York County Registrar’s Office.
- York County School Board: Meeting information and broadcasts available on the YCSD-TV website and the County's YouTube channel.
Virginia General Assembly
During session, watch floor and committee livestreams or review daily calendars through the General Assembly website.
Watching local and state meetings helps residents stay informed about the decisions shaping schools, transportation, housing, and community life.