Please Review- Poll Worker List April 21st- Redistricting Amendment

Hi Team,

Thank you for your continued support! Your time and effort truly make a difference in ensuring a smooth and successful election day.

Please take a moment to review the attached poll worker schedule for accuracy of your time slot/poll location.  If updates are needed, just reply with the corrections at your earliest convenience. 

We appreciate all that you do and are grateful to have you as part of this important day!

Join Sen Danny Diggs at the Riverwalk!

Robert,

You're invited to a fundraising reception in support of Senator Danny Diggs on the evening of Tuesday, April 28th! As you know, last Senate cycle, Danny was the only Republican to defeat a Democrat incumbent, and needs your support to stay well positioned to compete in the most important swing district for the Virginia State Senate. Come and join Danny for a reception and conversation on a range of topics including priorities in Richmond, and his upcoming campaign for re-election. Space is limited and filling up quick- please reserve your spot ASAP!

The event's details are below:

Location: The Riverwalk Restaurant- 323 Water St Yorktown, VA 23690

Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please find additional details below:

Tickets to this event begin at $250 for individuals and $400 for couples and sponsorships begin at $1,000.

https://secure.anedot.com/7164deda-d65d-453d-9334-18c24358491e/7ad92c77-a24e-49e7-834b-b971eb597e17

Please visit the link below to contribute and confirm your spot at the event. Spots are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to guarantee your ticket!

Please respond to this email with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Matt Haynie

Diggs for Senate

Finance Team

York County Republican information + RALLY WITH STEVE BANNON, Sunday April 19

Greetings Patriots, We are now one week away from the April 21 referendum, if you’re not already volunteering please see these links for where you can get involved, Early Voting: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-62530151-york#/ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-62530151-york#/ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-62530151-york#/ York Early Voting Precincts (North)/(Grafton) signupgenius.com Election Day: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-63451340-election#/ Election Day Poll Greeters signupgenius.com https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-63451340-election#/ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-63451340-election#/ Any help that you can provide is urgently needed and greatly appreciated. You will be trained and provided all necessary materials for your shift. This past week I was at an RNC women's conference at which I met our tireless NFRW Chairwoman, Martha Jenkins.  I am encouraged to report that she and the amazing women of the National Federation of Republican Women are generously and diligently assisting us in this fight from a distance and some are even traveling in to run field operation events in Fairfax County this weekend. She provides an encouraging message and ways for you to assist, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGzW9i-2DOI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGzW9i-2DOI NFRW Call to Action for Virginia! youtube.com Tuesday I was on Steve Bannon’s Warroom discussing the election, Larry the Lobster (proposed District #7) and the Rally we are having with Warroom this Sunday at 4PM in Hanover County. If you would like to register for the rally, you MUST use the link and provide identification information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warroom-virginia-grassroots-rally-tickets-1987456272211?aff=oddtdtcreator WarRoom Virginia Grassroots Rally eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warroom-virginia-grassroots-rally-tickets-1987456272211?aff=oddtdtcreator https://rumble.com/v78ib40-delois.html?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_o%2Csrc_v1_ucp_a https://rumble.com/v78ib40-delois.html?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_o%2Csrc_v1_ucp_a Delois Stallman On The Grassroots Resistance in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle And The Unfair Democrat Proposed Redistricting Map rumble.com Friends from Americans For Prosperity want to alert us to this promising development and encourage us to continue to contact the Governor’s office to OPPOSE collective bargaining. There is still hope, keep up the pressure by courteously calling and emailing your message of opposition to collective bargaining. Phone: (804) 786-2211 (This is the primary number for the Office of the Governor. Constituent services are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.) Email: abigail.spanberger@governor.virginia.gov <mailto:abigail.spanberger@governor.virginia.gov>  Finally, I want to alert you to an upcoming event for our own State Senator Danny Diggs. Please consider attending and supporting him.  This is it, please call and text everyone you know about the importance of voting NO! in this election. We cannot sit on the sidelines and allow Democrats to take over Virginia, to strip York County of all representation and to be living in a Congressional District where 60% of the voting strength sits in Prince William and Fairfax Counties. This is an outrage and the only way it stops is if we stop it ourselves. We are the cavalry, let’s keep working now through election day. If you’re not already volunteering on election day and you want to be part of the team to make GOTV reminder calls ON election day, email me back because a team is being assembled! Post-election on April 21, Republicans and friends will be gathering at Andrea’s Restaurant on Hwy 17. Let’s win this! In Liberty, DeLois Stallman Chairwoman, York County Republican Committee 757-876-9100

Sen Danny Diggs Reception at the Riverwalk

Robert,

You're invited to a fundraising reception in support of Senator Danny Diggs on the evening of Tuesday, April 28th! As you know, last Senate cycle, Danny was the only Republican to defeat a Democrat incumbent, and needs your support to stay well positioned to compete in the most important swing district for the Virginia State Senate. Come and join Danny for a reception and conversation on a range of topics including priorities in Richmond, and his upcoming campaign for re-election. Space is limited and filling up quick- please reserve your spot ASAP!

The event's details are below:

Location: The Riverwalk Restaurant- 323 Water St Yorktown, VA 23690

Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please find additional details below:

Tickets to this event begin at $250 for individuals and $400 for couples and sponsorships begin at $1,000.

https://secure.anedot.com/7164deda-d65d-453d-9334-18c24358491e/7ad92c77-a24e-49e7-834b-b971eb597e17

Please visit the link below to contribute and confirm your spot at the event. Spots are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to guarantee your ticket!

Please respond to this email with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Matt Haynie

Diggs for Senate

Finance Team

York County Republican Committee - Election Day assistance needed

Good morning,

I received your contact information from Trump campaign’s team as a Trump Force 47 volunteer. You are undoubtedly aware that the move by Virginia Republicans to steal 4 of our 5 US House seats is directly related to their end goal of impeaching our President, should they be successful on April 21.

We in the YCRC have been working diligently to distribute relevant material to local republicans and get the truth out about this awful proposed VA Constitutional Amendment that would take away our representation in Washington DC and cripple the Trump presidency. 

At this point, I am urgently looking for additional volunteers to help us speak to voters on election day, at the precincts. We have a number of shifts that are not covered, and I am reaching out to see if you have any ability to help us. We will provide materials and training at the Yorktown Library this Wednesday evening at 6:30PM.

If you can help make phone calls, or speak to voters outside at early voting this week, we would also be grateful for that as well. We are an all-volunteer organization, as you probably know and we are looking for like-minded people to join us or to even apply for membership if you would care to do that as well.

Available shifts for April 21 Election Day can be viewed here. If you don’t want to use the list, please email me your preferred shift and I will complete the form for you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAA2BA3F85-63451340-election#/

I am the newly elected Chairwoman and want to extend an invitation to you to become involved. If you have questions, my number is 757-876-9100.

In Liberty,

DeLois Stallman

Join Sen Danny Diggs at the Riverwalk in April

Robert,

You're invited to a fundraising reception in support of Senator Danny Diggs on the evening of Tuesday, April 28th! As you know, last Senate cycle, Danny was the only Republican to defeat a Democrat incumbent, and needs your support to stay well positioned to compete in the most important swing district for the Virginia State Senate. Come and join Danny for a reception and conversation on a range of topics including priorities in Richmond, and his upcoming campaign for re-election. Space is limited and filling up quick- please reserve your spot ASAP!

The event's details are below:

Location: The Riverwalk Restaurant- 323 Water St Yorktown, VA 23690

Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please find additional details below:

Tickets to this event begin at $250 for individuals and $400 for couples and sponsorships begin at $1,000.

https://secure.anedot.com/7164deda-d65d-453d-9334-18c24358491e/7ad92c77-a24e-49e7-834b-b971eb597e17

Please visit the link below to contribute and confirm your spot at the event. Spots are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to guarantee your ticket!

Please respond to this email with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Matt Haynie

Diggs for Senate

Finance Team

James City County, City of Williamsburg release proposed budgets for upcoming fiscal year

Plus: 3 local teens have been charged in the shooting death of a Warhill High School student.

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April 6, 2026 Good morning, Historic Triangle! We hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. Cooler weather is expected to set in this week, according to WTKR Meteorologist Tony Nargi. High temperatures will be in the low 60s today and Tuesday, dropping into the mid-50s on Wednesday. Overnight and morning lows will only be in the 30s to 40s. The 5-day temperature trend forecast. (Image by Meteorologist Tony Nargi/WTKR News 3) We'll gradually warm up into the 70s by the weekend. Rain chances will be low throughout the week. Now to the news. -Christin James City County's proposed budget cuts the real estate tax, raises the meals tax The James City County Government Center. (Photo by Christin Nielsen/The Triangle) James City County Administrator Scott Stevens proposed a $413.1 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that would raise taxes on all meals prepared in the county but lower the real estate tax rate.  Under the proposal, the real estate tax would be cut by 3 cents, from 83 cents to 80 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.  The move comes after James City County residents pushed heavily for property tax relief during the last two budget cycles, citing financial strain created by recent assessment value hikes.  While the proposed cut is welcome news to many property owners throughout the county, dining out could soon become more expensive throughout the Historic Triangle. Stevens joined York County Administrator Mark Bellamy in proposing a 2% meals tax increase, raising it from 4% to 6%. Under Virginia law, 6% is the maximum meals tax rate allowed in any county.  A state sales tax of 6% and a Historic Triangle tax of 1% are also tacked on to all prepared meals. If the proposed budgets in James City and York counties are approved, the combined meals tax in both localities would increase to 13%, just slightly lower than the City of Williamsburg's 13.5%. James City County's primary operating fund totals $281.5 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of 6.8% over the prior year's $263.7 million. The personal property tax rate is recommended to remain at $4.00 per $100 valuation.  While the proposed budget does not include the addition of any new employee positions, Stevens recommended reclassifying five positions, establishing career ladders and converting one full-time role to part-time.  In his budget statement, Stevens said the proposal is designed to "provide the best level of service for longtime residents, as well as those who are new to our community."  The lion's share of spending in the new budget is focused on construction and maintenance of the county's facilities, efficiency improvements and funding for Williamsburg-James City County Schools. "The County’s commitment to forward thinking and financial planning has provided us with a solid foundation as we face the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow," Stevens said. The county is contributing $4.3 million more to the school system compared to last year.  The costs of goods and services are projected to go up in the coming year, according to Stevens. Fee increases are proposed for ambulance transport services to offset changes in Medicare reimbursement rates. Rates will also go up for some parks and recreation programs. Recap Core elements of the budget include: Increasing the meals tax rate by 2%, from 4% to 6% Dropping the real estate tax rate by 3 cents, from 83 cents per $100 valuation to 80 cents per $100 valuation Keeping the personal property tax rate in place, which is currently $4 per $100 of valuation Increasing fees for the county's ambulance transport services and for some Parks and Recreation programs Increasing funding for WJCC Schools Converting one full-time position to part-time, but otherwise making no changes to the number of employee positions What's Next County residents will have two opportunities to weigh in on the new budget, including:  April 9 at the James City County Government Center at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will feature an overview of the James City County and James City Service Authority FY2027 proposed budgets. An audience Q&A session will follow. Questions can be submitted ahead of the meeting by email. April 14 at the James City County Government Center at 5 p.m. The meeting will feature a public hearing on the FY2027 Proposed Budget during the Board of Supervisors' regular meeting. Input can be submitted by email to board@jamescitycountyva.gov or by calling 757-253-6609 and leaving a message. The James City County Government Center is located at 101 Mounts Bay Rd., Building F.  The Board of Supervisors will discuss the budget during their business meeting on April 28 at 1 p.m. There will be no opportunities for public comment at that time.  Budget adoption is scheduled for a vote by the Board of Supervisors at their May 12 regular meeting, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. The full budget is available online for the public to review here. Williamsburg city manager's proposed $121 million budget marks a 17% increase from last year The Stryker Center. (Photo by Christin Nielsen/The Triangle) Williamsburg's interim city manager proposed a $121 million budget that maintains the current real estate tax rate while hiking the water rate. The proposed budget - which is 17% higher than last year's proposed $103.3 million - includes $56.03 million for the general fund and $41.63 million for capital improvement projects.  A new downtown library is included in the proposed capital spending plan. Full funding would be restored for street maintenance initiatives, including a repaving program and upkeep of streets in the historic area. City residents would see no change to the real estate tax rate, which stands at 62 cents per $100 valuation. However, the water rate would increase by 7%, from $6.89 to $7.37 per 1,000 gallons.  Interim City Manager Michele Mixner DeWitt, who was appointed in February, said the water rate increase is necessary to offset the costs involved in utility infrastructure upgrades. About $20 million would be added to the city's current debt under the plan. In her budget statement, DeWitt said the city is able to pay for the increased expenditures by tapping into revenue from the higher meals and lodging taxes, the new event admissions tax, higher assessed property values and the utility tax.  Those taxes combined are expected to bring in about $3.2 million in additional revenue, according to DeWitt. "The FY27 Proposed Budget balances the need to provide excellent services today with the goal of building a resilient, vibrant community for future generations," DeWitt said. "I am grateful for the dedication and expertise of City staff throughout this process, and I look forward to hearing from City Council and the public as we refine the details in the coming weeks." More funding would also be allocated for Williamsburg-James City County Schools under the plan. The city is proposing a $14.5 million contribution to the school system in the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of $1.8 million over last year. There are 1,190 City of Williamsburg students currently enrolled in Williamsburg-James City County Schools, according to the budget summary. The city is spending about $12,609 per student. A total of 14 new full-time positions would be added in the upcoming year, leading to an increase in costs of about $884,000 for the General Fund and $97,000 for the Utility Fund.  The new positions would include a sports tourism coordinator, an assistant park manager, three additional firefighters, three more patrol officers and four Public Works & Utilities employees. A communications specialist would be added to the City Manager's office to enhance the city's ability "to engage with residents and promote community initiatives." Two part-time positions are also recommended, including a zoning inspector and an administrative support professional to serve in the Commissioner of the Revenue's office.  Some requests could not be funded this year, according to DeWitt.  The city received funding requests from outside agencies totaling $182,500, of which $148,000 was not accommodated. Several full-time positions requested by city departments will also not be funded, including a grant administrator, a turf manager and an arborist. Recap Key components of the budget include: Maintaining the real estate tax rate of 62 cents per $100 of assessed valuation A water rate increase of 7%, to $7.37 per 1,000 gallons, up from the current rate of $6.89 per $1,000 gallons The addition of 14 full-time positions, leading to $884,000 in new costs for the General Fund and $97,000 for the Utility Fund. What's Next The full budget is available for review at williamsburgva.gov/budget.  The city will allow public comment on the budget at its regular meetings on April 6 at the Stryker Center at 4 p.m. and April 9 at the Stryker Center at 2 p.m. The Stryker Center is located at 412 N. Boundary St. Comments can also be submitted directly by emailing the city manager or City Council. The fiscal year 2027 budget is expected to be officially adopted on May 14. NEWS TO KNOW 3 local teens charged in shooting death of 15-year-old Warhill High School student 15-year-old Noah Cheeseman was killed in a shooting in James City County on Sunday evening. (GoFundMe) James City County Police have charged three local teens in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old James City County boy. The details: Omari-Ahmad T. Martin, 18, of Williamsburg, along with a 17-year-old York County boy and a 16-year-old James City County boy, have all been charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.   The two teens under age 18 are also facing charges for possession of a firearm as a juvenile. They are being held at the Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center. Martin is being held at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail without bond. Mark Jamison, James City County's police chief, said these kinds of incidents are often the result of "reckless and dangerous choices fueled by personal conflicts and a profound disrespect for human life." The situation seems to have been prompted by an "altercation" between the four teens, Jamison added. The victim has been identified as Noah Cheeseman, a freshman at Warhill High School. Cheeseman's mother told The Virginia Gazette her son was "super kind, super loving" and a talented athlete who played on the varsity football team. An obituary for the teen describes him as "a bright and hardworking young man" who excelled academically and actively attended a local church.  Community in mourning: The fatal shooting came as a shock to Cheeseman's friends and family, as well as many local residents.  “Our community is grieving after a tragic and senseless act of violence claimed a life and left a family facing unimaginable loss," Jamison said. "There are no words that truly make sense of this," said Otis Lee White Jr., whose son was a teammate of Cheeseman's. "[Noah] showed up with heart, grit and a spirit that excited everyone around him." Background: Police responded to the Lafayette Apartment complex around 6:30 p.m. on March 31 after reports of gunshots.  Upon their arrival, the officers discovered a 15-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, where he later died. The investigation is ongoing. In addition to the involvement of JCCPD, several other departments have provided assistance with the case, including York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office K9 unit, the James City County Fire Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and members of the local community. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact JCCPD dispatch at (757) 566-0112 or call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Tips can also be submitted at P3Tips.com. A candlelight vigil will be held for Cheeseman on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m., at the Lafayette Square apartments. A GoFundMe has also been launched to help offset funeral expenses for the boy. As of Monday morning, $11,500 had been raised.  CRIME REWIND A Kentucky man was sentenced to life in prison, plus 10 years, for sexually assaulting and exploiting a young child in York County. (WAVY)  Newport News police are searching for an 'armed and dangerous' suspect who allegedly murdered his 37-year-old wife. (WTKR) IN THE HEADLINES Hampton Roads residents faced power outages Easter Sunday after severe storms (WAVY)  Virginia mail-in voting faces uncertainty ahead of midterms  (WTKR) Man sentenced to 6 years in international drug trafficking case linked to Chesapeake (13News Now) Virginia Tech economics professor weighs in on job market for college graduates (WSLS) Clean Virginia report claims Dominion Energy bills are rising faster than inflation as customers struggle (WTVR)  3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled (CBS News)  LOWEST GAS PRICES TODAY All prices shown are per GasBuddy. To check the latest gas prices near you, click here.  This newsletter was written by Christin Nielsen. Thanks for reading! 📰  Sign up to receive The Triangle's weekly newsletters here. 🖥️ Visit our website to read previous articles. 📧 Want to reach out? Email christin@thetriangle.news or reply to this email. The Triangle exists thanks to the generous donations of readers who make our work possible. Support Our Work Sent to: godlyman@alexanderofyork.com Want to change how you receive The Triangle? Update your preferences here or unsubscribe here. The Triangle, P.O. Box 7004, Williamsburg, VA 23188, United States