Inside Your County Government

Planning an event in Charles County?  Learn everything you need to know about public event permits in this episode of Cracking the Code! Planning Supervisor Cindy Bilbra and Deputy County Attorney Liz Theobalds talk about when a permit is needed, how to apply, and why early planning ensures safety for all. https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management https://charlescou...

Here's a brief update on the May 13, 2025 County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, inform...

Here's a brief update on the May 6 and 7, 2025 County Commissioners meetings. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news,...

In this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal, we dive into Charles County’s FY2026 budget process with Doria Fleisher, Jake Dyer and Kayla Hunt. Learn how community feedback shaped funding priorities and how you can get involved. From public hearings to survey insights, this is your guide to how your voice helps shape local decisions. https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-admini...

Here's the final update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, info...

Here's a brief update on the April 29-30, 2025 County Commissioners meetings. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news,...

In this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare, Charles County Emergency Manager Wade Hubert and host Doria Fleisher discuss the real threat of tornadoes, including lessons learned from the devastating 2002 La Plata F4 tornado. Learn how the county prepares behind the scenes, what you can do at home to stay safe, and why signing up for the Citizen Notification System is a must. From emergency kits to safe...

In this episode we're exploring the Jude House with Erica Jones, Customer Relations, Outreach and Alumni Coordinator and Susie Thompson, Executive Director of the Jude House. The Jude House (www. JudeHouse.org) Inside Our Community is part of a series that highlights Associated agencies that play an important role in shaping our community; what they do, why they’re important, and how you can...

Here's a brief update on the April 8, 2025 County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, infor...

What does nuisance abatement mean for Charles County residents? In this episode of Cracking the Code , Jarrington Bazemore, Inspection Supervisor, and Liz Theobalds , Deputy County Attorney, explain how zoning regulations help keep neighborhoods clean and safe. Learn about property maintenance rules, common violations, and the enforcement process, plus why talking to your neighbors first can make...

Here's an update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information...

In this episode we talk with Rochelle Campbell, Executive Director of Toiletry & Company about what they do for our community and importance of their mission.   Toiletry & Co This episode is part of our Inside Our Community series. County Government works with Associated agencies that play an important role in shaping our community, and over this series, we’ll be exploring what they do, wh...

Here's a brief update on the March 25, 2025 County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, info...

Learn how to prepare for and respond to flooding in Charles County with this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare! Join hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Division and Wade Haubert, Emergency Management, along with Beth Groth, Climate Resilience & Sustainability Officer, as they discuss flood risks, emergency response, and ways to protect your home and community. Discover tools like the MyCoast app, floodp...

Here's an update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information...

Here's a brief update on the March 18, 2025 County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, info...

What is stormwater, and why does it matter? In this episode of Cracking the Code, we break down stormwater management with Matt Karim,  Engineer for Planning and Growth Management, and Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney. Learn how stormwater impacts flooding, property safety, and community resilience, plus what homeowners can do to maintain drainage systems. Discover how Charles County enforces...

Here's an update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information...

What's the Planning Commission responsible for and how do they support community and government?  The answers are here as we talk with Jeff Bossart about what the Commission does and why it's important to our community. This is part of our Inside Your County Government podcast series, "Meet Your Boards and Commissions".   Planning Commission:   https://www.charlescountymd.gov/g...

Here's a brief update on the March 11, 2025 County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, info...

Here's a brief update on the March 4, 2025 County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, infor...

Here's an update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information...

Ever wondered how laws impact county finances? In this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal , hosts Doria Fleisher and Jake Dyer talk with Danielle Mitchell (County Attorney’s Office) about the cost of legislation in Charles County. Learn how fiscal analysis helps shape new laws, how state and local policies affect the budget, and why public input matters. Find out how you can stay engaged in the legislati...

In this episode we talk with Donna Retzlaff, Executive Director of the Spring Dell Center about how they empower individals with developmental disabilities.     This episode is part of our Inside Our Community series. County Government works with Associated agencies that play an important role in shaping our community, and over this series, we’ll be exploring what they do, why they’re important, a...

Here's an update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information...