JAMES CITY — Despite continued public opposition to James City County’s proposed government center, supervisors moved forward with the project on Tuesday, agreeing to begin preparing the site.

Supervisors voted 4 to 1, with Supervisor Barbara Null in opposition, to award a $16.5 million contract that would allow site preparation at 5231 Longhill Road, adjacent to the county’s parks and recreation building. The contract is part of the $189.5 million price tag of the new government center, which includes a $25 million library annex.

Site preparations will include clearing, grading and basic stormwater work, said Assistant County Administrator Brad Rinehimer.

The supervisors’ meeting, however, saw 15 community members speak in opposition to the center. Chris Henderson said moving forward w

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