It's Giving Government

In this episode of It’s Giving Government, co-hosts Kelsee Russler and Maggy DuRant, Senior Marketing Specialists for Volusia County, sit down with Bobbie King, Volusia County’s Transit Services Director, for an inside look at the county’s transportation system. From Votran to VoAccess to the new VoRide service, Bobbie shares how these programs connect residents and visitors across the county. The...

In this episode of It’s Giving Government, co-hosts Kelsee Russler and Maggy DuRant, Senior Marketing Specialists for Volusia County, talk with Mosquito Control Director Marcus McDonough about why mosquito control is so important in our community. From how the team tests the mosquito population to the use of mosquito fish, chicken testing, and the differences between ground and aerial spraying, th...

In this episode of It’s Giving Government, co-hosts Kelsee Russler and Maggy DuRant, Senior Marketing Specialists for Volusia County, sit down with Beach Safety Director Tammy Malphurs for an inside look at what it takes to keep Volusia County's beaches safe. From the training lifeguards undergo to the real dangers along the shoreline, Tammy shares what a day in the life of Beach Safety looks like...

In this episode of It’s Giving Government, co-hosts Kelsee Russler and Maggy DuRant, Senior Marketing Specialists for Volusia County, are joined by Public Works Director Ben Bartlett for a discussion on one of the department’s most critical responsibilities: stormwater management and flood mitigation. Bartlett explains how the Public Works department works proactively to reduce risks, maintain ess...

In this episode of It’s Giving Government , co-hosts Kelsee Russler and Maggy DuRant—both Senior Marketing Specialists for Volusia County—sit down with Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King. Chief King shares the story of how he got started in fire service, the evolution of his career, and what drives his passion for public safety. From life-saving rescues to wildfire response, discover the incredibl...