Inside Your County Government

As planning for Fiscal Year 2026 begins, each department within Charles County Government begins to consider its needs.  In this episode, Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer joins in conversation with Michelle Frye, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department and Sam Drury, Deputy Director, Recreation, Parks & Tourism Department to discuss how their departments involve fe...

This episode is part of our Boards and Commissions Series . Boards and Commissions play a crucial role in shaping our community, and over this series, we’ll be exploring what they do, why they’re important, and how you can get involved. This episode features Rev. Kate Heichler, Chairperson for the Charles County Interfaith Commission .  Learn what the Commission is, what it does, and how it assist...

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, and how you can get engaged.  This episode features Christie Burnett, Executive Director of the Charles County Charitable Trust .  Learn what the Trust is, how and...

Tune in to hear Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, begin the first of several conversations about all things related to Charles County Government’s zoning and permit practices. In this episode, you'll get to meet Liz and hear about her work.  In future episodes, Liz and other employees will help you “crack the code”—learning the who, what, and why behind Charles County’s ordinances! Thank...

In 2023, the Maryland General Assembly approved the Cannabis Reform Act, which created an additional revenue stream for all counties in Maryland, including Charles County.  This money became available through the state’s collection of funds from the sale of cannabis for recreational use.    Tune in to hear Jake Dyer from Fiscal and Administrative Services talk about Charles County Government’s pla...

Join us as we meet the Police Accountability Review Board and the Administrative Charging Committee.  Host Brent Huber talks with Granville Johnson, Chairperson of the Police Accountability Review Board and Guy Black, Chairperson of the Administrative Charging Committee, about how and why the Boards for formed and the work they do for the community.  Links: Administrative Charging Committee https:...

On July 24, 2024, Charles County Government purchased the old Sears building, located at the St. Charles Towne Center, for $7.5 million.  To support the construction of the building to turn it into a sports and wellness facility, the project will be funded from a combination of general obligation bonds, fund balance and state funds.  Tune in to hear more about how this project came to be, and how...

It's officially Fiscal Year 2025!  In this first episode of FY25, Fiscal and Administrative Services' Jake Dyer goes over the top highlights of the budget. 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 YouTu...

In this edition of "Inside Your County Government," Doria Fleisher, Community Engagement Coordinator, Cathy Thompson, Assistant Chief of Planning, and Esther Read, County Archeologist, discuss how the county identifies, responds to, and recognizes burial grounds discovered in the county. This episode serves to address concerns regarding the discovery of a burial ground in White Plains in...

Fiscal and Administrative Services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget.  Throughout the month of April and into May, Let's Get Fiscal will have weekly "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode to hea...

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, and programs by visiting www. CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected  

Fiscal and Administrative Services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget.  Throughout the month of April and into early May, Let's Get Fiscal will have weekly "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode...

Fiscal and Administrative services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget.  Throughout the month of April, Let's Get Fiscal will have weekly "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode to hear about the T...

Fiscal and Administrative services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget.  Throughout the month of April, Let's Get Fiscal will have weekly "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode to hear about the T...

Tune in to hear how Charles County Government is looking at the budget process through an equity lens!  Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer and Chief Equity Officer Renesha Miles share how they work together, supporting staff in ensuring that budgetary decisions are equitable.  Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government...

Tune in to hear how Charles County Government is working to get community feedback on this year's budget!  Fiscal and Administrative Services' Jake Dyer talks about the work he is doing to increase community input on the budget, including the creation of an engagement page that's a one-stop shop for all things related to the planning and implementation of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget...

Special guest Steve Andritz, Director of Planning & Construction for Charles County Public Schools joins this episode of "Let's Get Fiscal" to chat with Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer to talk about how they collaborate on capital improvement projects including constructing and renovating schools! Tune in to hear about the planning and budgeting process, and...

Charles County Government wants to give you the gift of information this holiday season! The three episodes in this series will share information about resources available to Charles County residents so you can get your questions answered, your concerns addressed, and your voice heard!  In this episode, you'll hear from Christina Elkins, Assistant Clerk to the Commissioners , sharing all abou...

Charles County Government wants to give you the gift of information this holiday season! The three episodes in this series will share information about resources available to Charles County residents so you can get your questions answered, your concerns addressed, and your voice heard!  In this episode, you'll hear from Danielle Mitchell, Assistant Deputy County Attorney about the legislative...

This December, the Charles County Government departments are making a list, checking it twice... and meeting with the Budget Division to plan for Fiscal Year 2025!  Tune into this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal to hear about how departments work with Budget to make their wishlists so they have what they need to maintain operations and equipment and plan for new opportunities to keep Charles County ru...

Charles County Government wants to give you the gift of information this holiday season! The three episodes in this series will share information about resources available to Charles County residents so you can get your questions answered, your concerns addressed, and your voice heard!  In this episode, you'll hear from Anita Nichols-Swann, Acting Assistant Chief of Staff  about the Citizens...

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode features Kelli Beavers, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spo...

Tune in to hear Chief of Budgets, Jake Dyer, explain the County's Bond sale and how the process works. 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 Connec...

Tune into to hear how Charles County partner agencies are working collaboratively to address issues around substance use in the county.  In a conversation facilitated by Charles County Government, the Charles County Health Department, Charles County Public Schools, and the Charles County Sheriff's Office share thoughts, concerns, and resources about this important issue in our community.   Th...

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode features Martin Harris, Director of Public Works. https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-works-facilities Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, searc...