Inside Your County Government

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 Dina Barclay, Director of the Community Services Department and Lisa Furlow, Chief of Aging and Human Services. https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/community-service...

Tune in to hear Chief of Budget, Jake Dyer, share what's going on this spring with Charles County's budget season!  Jake explains what enterprise funds in the County are, and discusses what residents can expect for the FY24 budget. https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/budget-division Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and...

Tune in for the second in our series Let's Get Fiscal featuring Jake Dyer, Chief of Budget. This episode we will unpack property taxes here in Charles County. Real Property Assessment Appeal Form https://assessmentappeals.dat.maryland.gov/start.aspx State Wide 2022-2023 Tax Rates https://dat.maryland.gov/Documents/statistics/TaxRates_2022.pdf SDAT’s Tax Credit Programs https://dat.maryland.go...

Tune in to hear Chief of Budget, Jake Dyer, begin the first of several conversations about all things related to fiscal practices and budgeting in Charles County Government! In this episode, you'll get to meet Jake, hear about his work, and get an idea of why it's so much more than just numbers! Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County...

Looking for a great gift to give this holiday season? How about giving the gift of your engagement? That's right: we want you to get more engaged with your community this December and right on into the new year!! Tune in to hear Sylvia Royster, Charles County Public Schools' Director of Community Engagement and Equity, and Gus Proctor, the Charles County Sheriff's Office's Comm...

In this episode, learn more about the Long Driveway Category 3 Program and how to take advantage of it, as media intern and host Jacob Buchanan talks with Deborah Hall, Deputy County Administrator, and Evelyn Jacobson, Chief Information Officer. Long Driveway Grant Program Charles County Broadband Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Governme...

Tune in to hear Lead Producer, Brent Huber, and Communications Coordinator, Erin Pomrenke, share the ways you can access LOTS of information from Charles County Government. From accessing CCGTV , to signing up for ENews and checking the online calendar, this episode will help you get connected ! To find all the resources mentioned, check out https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/media-services/...

Tune in to hear Charles County Government’s work on historic preservation , with a focus on recognizing and celebrating African-American history.   Planning Supervisor, Cathy Thompson, and Video Production Specialist, Lee Ann Stone, converse about their perspective roles in researching history, talking to community members, and telling stories with award-winning videos. Follow this link to view th...

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we spoke with Center for Abused Persons (CAP) Community Outreach Specialist Michala Knight and Board President Roz Manley. Along with talking about the support that CAP offers to those impacted by domestic violence, Roz also shared her story about being a victim and survivor of domestic violence. If you or someone you know are impacted by domest...

It's been a while since our last podcast about the Ghost of Charles County , so we're stepping back into the paranormal with the Return of the Ghosts of Charles County .  Brent Huber, Lead Producer for CCGTV talks with Patrick and Emily Burke of Asylum Paranormal and Sublime Soul about the paranormal, their connection with our Tourism Division and investigations taking place in Port Toba...

School is open with no restrictions.  Sports and after school activities are going full speed ahead.  And Charles County schools are making exciting changes to better prepare students for college and careers.  Doria Fleisher, Charles County Community Engagement Coordinator, talks with Dr. Maria Navarro, Charles County Superintendent of Schools, about the school system’s many changes.  Learn about...

On July 19, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.2024, the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act.  Tune in to this episode as Community Engagement Coordinator, Doria Fleisher, hosts a discussion about the benefits and importance of this bill to Charles County.  Listen to the thought provoking conversation about Southern Maryland’s rich cultural history and the vital need to pr...

To celebrate National Nonprofit Awareness Day on August 17, tune in to this episode all about the nonprofit scene in Charles County.  Community Engagement Coordinator, Doria Fleisher, chats with Melvin Brennan, Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Southern Maryland, and Cara Fogarty, Senior Consultant with the College of Southern Maryland’s Nonprofit Institute on everything from starting a non...

On Thursday, August 4, the United States declared Monkeypox to be a public health emergency. Tune in to hear Dr. Dianna Abney, Health Officer for Charles County, and Ms. Samantha Lane, the Infection Prevention Specialist for University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center share updates specific to how Charles County residents can stay safe, informed, and healthy. For more information, visit...

Tune in to hear Wanda Collins, the Administrator for Intake and Child Protective Services with the Charles County Department of Social Services,  chat with Community Engagement Coordinator, Doria Fleisher, about a very important issue that is recognized during the month of April: National Child Abuse Prevention.  Learn about what Department of Social Services does to protect and support our most v...

Learn what Charles County is doing, and what you can do, to protect our streams and river from pollution. This episode was written and produced entirely by Jeremy Boyden ; College of Southern Maryland, Digital Media Intern.  For more Information on Charles County's pollution abatement efforts, visit: Charles County Storm Water Management  Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and wa...

This third and final episode in the series, looks at our future by hearing the voices of three African American student leaders in Charles County Public Schools. Kai Fountain, Daylin Harrison, and Zinaida Morfaw talk about their experiences, their perspectives, and their hopes for what's to come.  A special thank you to these amazing students for giving up time from their classes to participa...

This virtual roundtable features African American leaders in Charles County as they share their journeys, reflections,  and hopes for how the community comes together to recognize African American History-this month and beyond.  African American Heritage House National Pan-Hellenic Council AAHM Youth Leadership Additional African American History Month podcast Black Leadership in Charles County: R...

Tune in to hear Mr. Charles Johnson, President of the Southern Maryland Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, explain the important role that the “Divine Nine” plays in the African American community and beyond.   To learn more about the National Pan-Hellenic Council, visit www.nphchq.com .  You can also learn more about Black Greek organizations at www.blackgreek.com For information on th...

Hear from Dorothea Smith, President of the Charles County African American Heritage Society Incorporated, as she reflects on the background of the Heritage Society and the Heritage House, as well as her years as an advocate and educator.    A special thank you to Cathy Thompson, Charles County Government’s Planning and Growth Management Planning Supervisor, for arranging this interview.  If you ar...

Tune in to hear Community Engagement Coordinator, Doria Fleisher, and Chief Equity Officer, Renesha Miles discuss African American History Month, and share how and why Charles County is recognizing and celebrating this year.   The history of African American History Month was taken from The History Channel’s website, www.history.com African American History Month: A Reflection and Celebration on C...

In this final episode of the series, Community Engagement Coordinator and Host, Doria Fleisher talks with Charmaine Thompson, Charles County Public Schools Chief of Information Technology on how parents and community leaders can keep our youngest citizens safe online.  See Something, Say Something (CCPS) Protecting Kids Online (FTC) FBI Kids and Safe Online Surfing Keeping Children Safe Online (DO...

In this episode, Community Engagement Coordinator and Host, Doria Fleisher talks with Charles County Sheriffs Office’s Sgt. Mike Smith on how to avoid becoming a victim of online and phone financial crimes.  This episode is the second in a three part series,  “The Gift of Information”.   For more information, and to request that this information be shared at a community event you are hosting, plea...

In this episode, Community Engagement Coordinator and Host, Doria Fleisher talks with Jennifer Harris, Charles County’s Chief of Media Services and Public Information Officer, about how to identify, avoid, and respond to health misinformation online.  This episode is the first in a three part series,  “The Gift of Information”.   Link mentioned in the episode.  Health Misinformation Checklist   Ch...

This episode is part of our continuing collaboration with the Charles County Commission for Women.  Commission member Yonelle Moore-Lee has an in-depth and candid discussion about breast cancer and breast health with Dr. Regina Hampton.   This episode was recorded remotely. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spo...