This Week in James City County

Jason Wiedel, Housing Specialist for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the upcoming workshop on predatory lending and why it is especially harmful around the holiday season. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Jenni Tomes, the Treasurer for James City County and the City of Williamsburg joins us on the podcast this week to talk about personal property taxes, why taxpayers send their checks to Boston and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

On Nov. 18, the County will host Engage 2045: Summit on the Future. This special event will be held in six locations throughout the County that will be connected via live polling to get input from you on the update of the Comprehensive Plan. Rachel Becke, Community Participation Team member, and Tammy Rosario, Principal Planner, join the podcast this week to fill us in on all of the details. Check...

Leaves are falling. What are your options if you’re out of wax paper? Jim Hill, Solid Waste Superintendent for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming free leaf drop off and curbside leaf collection. Check it out and let us know what you think!

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month. James City County Fire Chief Ryan Ashe joins us on the podcast to talk about the Greater Williamsburg Heart Safe Alliance, hands-only CPR, PulsePoint and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Every fall, the County receives many calls from citizens with questions about hunting in our community. Joe Buchite, Permitting Specialist and Inspections Supervisor for James City County and avid hunter joins the podcast this week to talk about regulations, dogs and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Dianna Moorman, Director of Elections for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming election, the need for Officers of Elections, important deadlines and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

James City County’s County Administrator, Scott Stevens, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about emergency dispatch, Shaping Our Shores, Jolly Pond Road, curbside recycling and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

We decided to try something a little different for our 100th episode of the podcast. Adam Kinsman, County Attorney and frequent podcast guest, trades places with host Renee Dallman to talk about the role of the public information officer, social media, the podcast, concerts and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Ellie Rest, Family Services Specialist and Jason Sweet, Battalion Chief assigned to EMS, join the podcast this week to talk about the award-winning Remembering When: A Fall and Fire Prevention Program for Older Adults. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Emergency Manager Sara Ruch joins us on the podcast this week to talk about National Preparedness Month, The Wizard of Oz, CERT, CART and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Dawn Oleksy, James City County’s Environmental Sustainability Director joins us on the podcast and this time she is joined by Tracy Hofmeyer, Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority’s (VPPSA) Recycling Coordinator. Together they help us get to the bottom of more questions about the recent changes to the County’s curbside recycling collection. Check it out and let us know what you think!

John McGlennon, representative for the Roberts District on the James City County Board of Supervisors, joins us this week to talk about land conservation, transit, the Comprehensive Plan and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

James City County’s Police Chief Brad Rinehimer is our guest on the podcast this week. We get an update on crime in the community, scams, passing school buses and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

James City County’s County Administrator, Scott Stevens, is our guest on the podcast this week. We get an update on the dam on Jolly Pond Road, curbside recycling, highlights from recent Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Barb Watson, James City County’s Assistant Director of Social Services, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the Special and Functional Needs List for emergencies and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Ruth Larson, Berkeley District Representative on the James City County Board of Supervisors, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the intersections at Route 5 and Centerville and Greensprings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

James City Service Authority (JCSA) General Manager Doug Powell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the annual outdoor water use restriction program and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Do you have questions about the recent changes to the County’s curbside recycling collection program? Dawn Oleksy, James City County’s Environmental Sustainability Director, joins us on the podcast this week to go over all of the details. Check it out and let us know what you think!

James City County’s County Administrator, Scott Stevens, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about changes in curbside recycling, highlights from recent Board of Supervisors meetings, land preservation and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Sue Sadler, Stonehouse District Representative on the JCC Board of Supervisors, joins the podcast this week to talk about the importance of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update! (Spoiler alert – it’s really important.) Check it out and let us know what you think!

Kenny Driscoll, James City County Fire Marshal, joins the podcast this week to talk about fireworks, grilling, water safety and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

It’s summertime and that means one thing – Summer Reading at the Library! Barry Trott joins us to talk about how adults, teens and kids can participate in this great program. Best news? It’s all FREE! Check it out and let us know what you think.

James City County’s County Administrator, Scott Stevens, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about Jolly Pond Road, upcoming changes to the curbside recycling program and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Jim Icenhour, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Representative of the Jamestown District, joins the podcast this week to talk Comprehensive Plan, economic development, water and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!