Chesterfield Behind the Mic

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we get you ready for the high school football season around the county by touching base on all 10 schools and discuss the different storylines that are facing all of the teams this fall.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to several employees from the county's Constituent and Media Services Department about their respective wins in the recent Hermes Creative Awards, an international communications competition that is among the oldest and largest in the world.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Bra...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Dominion Energy's Craig Carper about ways to beat the heat this summer and both stay cool while also saving a little on your utility bills. In addition, we'll talk about Chesterfield's recent solar announcement, the rise of wind energy in Virginia, and how you can prepare your family for hurricane season.   Credits: Director: Marti...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to J.C. Poma about sports tourism and visitation in the county, it's impact for the local economy, what that all looks like now and what steps he sees Chesterfield taking in the upcoming months and years ahead in order to bring even more people to the area.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/W...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Executive Director Chelsea Buyalos about the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, one of Chesterfield's best cultural resources. We get into how The Perk came to be, the partnerships and connections that make it possible, and all of the different experiences that are offered there including music, art, comedy, theater, and...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to historian John Pagano of Henricus Historical Park to hear the story of Juneteenth told from a Chesterfield point of view, as Union soldiers who were stationed locally were part of the forces in Galveston on June 19, 1865 as word finally arrived about the abolition of slavery.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Te...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Dr. Mark Miller of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about his background with mental health support, his view of the economic development announcements in the last year, how he sees the role the county plays in supporting schools, and the latest updates on a slew of projects and topics within the Midlothian Dist...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Carolyn Sears of the Chesterfield County Public Library to look at ways libraries have changed in recent years, the vast programming the CCPL offers, the ways the community has embraced and relied on the library facilities, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Bra...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Jim Holland of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about a variety of topics including the economic development announcements that have come in over the last year, the passage of the next budget, and a multitude of updates on various projects in the works in the Dale District.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Exec...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Alexa van Aartrijk, manager of Aging and Disability Services, about the ways the county will be celebrating Older Americans Month in May, what kind of events are being held, and what you need to know about ways to support senior members of your family.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Wr...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Chesterfield County Treasurer Rebecca Longnaker to discuss the role of her office and detail the number of different ways that residents can pay their property taxes, which are due June 5. For more information, visit chesterfield.gov/727/treasurer .   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Write...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Chris Winslow of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about a variety of topics including the major economic development projects in the pipeline, the way the county has worked with schools, the success of public safety, the continued focus on improving transportation, and what things are on the horizon for Chesterf...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Craig Willingham of Fleet Services to learn more about the division, the scope of its mission, the way it impacts the overall organization, and how the new 34,000-square foot facility it just cut the ribbon on recently will improve things for the entire group.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Pro...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Jim Ingle, vice-chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, to get his thoughts on some of the latest news in the county and in the Bermuda area including economic development announcements like LEGO and Plenty, progress on the Route 10 superstreet, and changes to the recycling options in the county. RCUT video link: htt...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin go in depth on the proposed FY2024 county budget, what is included, how the county was able to do so much while also providing comprehensive tax relief, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Frankl...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin to help break down what is involved in putting together the county's budget, how long the process takes, what are some of the misnomers of that process, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host:...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Kevin Carroll, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, to get his thoughts on some of the latest news in the county, in the Matoaca area, and on the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA), which he also chairs.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to James Jackson, a 1961 graduate of GW Carver High School and recent Bravo! Award winner, about growing up in Chesterfield, what it was like to spend more that four decades working at NASA, and how it feels to have helped the Apollo missions put men on the moon.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Prod...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Kim Conley of Citizen Information and Resources to talk about the way the county plans to celebrate Black History Month this year and what events are coming up for residents to attend throughout February.     Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photograph...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Rachel Ramirez, executive director of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, about the mission and work of the non-profit, the way it serves residents, and why it's so important for us to continue to find ways to learn.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey to hear more about his State of the County address, what stood out to him about the year that was in 2022, and what he's looking forward to in 2023 and beyond for Chesterfield. You can watch the address in its entirety on our YouTube channel or our website at chesterfield.gov/StateOfTheCounty .    ...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Garrett Hart, the director of economic development, about what was a massive year for Chesterfield with big announcements and lots more likely coming our way in 2023 and beyond.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to John Neal, Director of General Services for Chesterfield, about upcoming changes to the way the county does recycling, how they came about, what was behind choosing the way forward, and what it all means for residents.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director o...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Dan Cohen, the director of community enhancement, about what his department does, what revitalization means for Chesterfield, how critical affordable housing is, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/...

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Dawn McCoy, executive director of CCHASM, and Bonnie Cauthorn, the 2022 Christmas Mother, about how you can get involved this holiday season to make Thanksgiving and Christmas a little better for those in need in Chesterfield County.     Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Fr...