Mayor Paul Freiling said Council would have a list of projects they'd like to see completed at their June 10 meeting. Those projects, he said, would be weighed equally as any others



Vice mayor Scott Foster said the idea of taking a regional approach to tourism works on its face, but it could take far too long for York County and James City County to join suit. Since the city can act now, they should, he said.



"The political appetite in those two jurisdictions does not support additional revenue," he said. "It's politics. The city is the only one that has the legislative authority to act."



The next City Council meeting is July 13, where Council may vote on whether to approve the fund and the requisite tax increases. They have the option of raising the meal and room tax and phasing in the admissions tax in 2019, according to city manager Marvin Collins.