The Rouss Review

A hot issue right now in the 22601 is property tax assessments. We've invited just the right guy to explain it. Fred Pearson, a professional property tax assessor who has been working alongside the City for years, joins Dan & Amy in the studio to explain recent changes to property tax bills. You won't want to miss this show!

Lots of details in this one! Dan's got a comprehensive digest of what's happening at the 3-14 Council Meeting & Work Session. Then, Amy's going to catch you up on what's happening around City Hall and the city at large.

Preview of the 2-27 Council meeting and a rundown of events coming up.

HR Manager Lynsey Orndorff joins Dan and Amy in the studio to talk about the benefits and perks of working for the City of Winchester.  Find available jobs at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winchesterva

What to expect at the 2/14 Council meeting & work session and more. 

Reps from the Winchester Department of Social Services Snooze Crew are here to educate us about the importance of Safe Sleep for infants and how you - whether you're the parent or not - can ensure safe sleep practices for the babies in your life.

City Finance Director Celeste Broadstreet details the City's FY24 budget process.

We're back for our fifth season! Dan has a quick rundown of what to expect during the January 17 Council Meeting & Work Session. Head to Part 2: City Works to hear details about the City's budget process.

In our last Council & Coming Ups episode for 2022, we've got a quick rundown of what to expect at the December 13 Winchester Common Council meeting, plus your biweekly peek into what's on the horizon.

Public Works Director Justin Hall, known in some circles as The Snowman, is here once more to remind you about City snow removal procedures.

Dan & Amy have your bi-weekly rundown of what's going on at the Council meeting and what events/service changes are forthcoming. Stick around for Part 2: City Works if you're interested in learning how the City's juvenile detention system works.

Winchester's Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Center Erin Maloney joins Dan & Amy in studio to describe the day-to-day happenings at the JDC.

We switched it up a little bit! Dan and Amy are joined by a special guest - Winchester Police Chief Amanda Behan - while they deliver the important info regarding the 10/25 Council Meeting & Work Session and upcoming events.  Make sure ya listen to Part 2: City Works for an in-depth convo about police tech with Chief Behan. 

Meet Chief Amanda Behan, the Winchester Police Department's first female chief in its 200 year history! She's here to chat about some pretty cool police tech.

Rouss Review Part 2: City Works welcomes Joanne Royaltey from the Virginia Tech Extension office to talk about *gasp* the Spotted Lanternfly - where are we at with those li'l guys? Let's just say we still like 'em like we like our potatoes - mashed. Hold the butter.

Council + Coming Ups = Part One of Every Rouss Review City Hall is closed today, but here we are, keeping you informed on what to expect at Tuesday's Council Meeting & Work Session. Be sure to listen to Part 2: City Works - we're talking squashin' and smashin'.

Think of a tree you hate. Bet you can't! Winchester has been a Tree City USA for 40 years. We take those tall, leafy things pretty seriously around here. Joining us for this segment is the City's new Arborist Jordan Herring who will answer a few burning questions about city trees. Anyone smell a campfire?

ATTENTION: This ain't your daddy's Council & Coming Ups segment. We've got a little more information in this episode about upcoming changes to city personnel & leadership. Give 'er a listen. As always, this segment has your updates and notes for the Council meeting (9/13/2022) and upcoming programs, services, and events.

Winchester's Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Ethan Longenecker stops by the Rouss Review Podcast studio high atop Cameron Street to explain the importance and intricate system of public safety radios. These ain't your daddy's walkie talkies, do you copy? Roger that! Ok, that's enough of that.  Be sure to catch part 1 of the Rouss Review Podcast for your updates on Counc...

Notes on the upcoming Council meeting and work session (August 23) plus a rundown of the events coming up. 

Upcoming Winchester City Council meeting (8-9-22) notes and a rundown of what's happening soon in the city.

Two words: Glass Crusher! Refuse and Recycling guru Mike Neese stopped by the studio to detail the City's new glass crusher and its impact on glass recycling in Winchester.

I scream, you scream, we all scream in traffic. No one likes it! But the Public Works Division's Streets & Traffic Team is on a mission to make Winchester's traffic the best flowing, the least annoying, and the most advanced, technologically-managed traffic in all the land. Public Works Division Manager Justin Hall and Traffic Operations Manager Andy Dunn join Dan and Amy in the stud...

Find out what's happening at the July 12 Council meeting and work session, then get a rundown of events and programs coming up on the calendar.

Ya wanna know what's happening at the June 28 Council Meeting & Work Session? Press play. Need to hear about events and service changes coming up? You know what to do. Finished here? Pop over to Part 2: City Works to check in with Public Services Director Perry Eisenach and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw to learn about the proposed stormwater utility that goes for first reading at the June 2...