This Week in James City County

We tend to think of economies as being made up of businesses and customers, while true, the mix of workforce housing available in a region impacts the economy too. Find out how in this week’s podcast. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Director of Elections, Dianna Moorman, joins us for a quick episode to talk about absentee voting, voter turnout and more. Be sure to check it out before Nov. 6 so you are ready for Election Day 2018!

James City County’s new County Administrator, Scott Stevens, makes his first appearance on the podcast this week. We talk about what brought him to the County, his meetings with staff where he shares his four expectations and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! This Week in James City County covers upcoming meetings and events, highlights services, staff and departments and does a d...

Affordable housing has a past, and that reputation conjures up particular images. In this week’s podcast two members of the Workforce Housing Task Force, an Architect and a Residential Home developer, discuss why those old images are no longer valid. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The ability to live in safe decent and affordable housing has a measurable impact on an individual’s health, learn what that means to a whole community in this week’s podcast. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Most of us feel that we know public education is all about reading, writing and arithmetic, but in this week’s podcast local educational professionals illuminate why housing also matters in this equation. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The Workforce Housing Task Force is a result of Goal #3 in the James City County Strategic Plan, the two individuals who Chair the Task Force speak about the Task Force’s vision in this week’s podcast and why they wanted to play a part. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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

Laura Messer, the Tourism and Marketing Coordinator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the free outdoor concert series, Jamestown Jams! The next concert is Thursday, June 21 with an acoustic songwriter showcase by “The Originals” by Iota Creative Collective. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Carla Brittle, the Recreation Administrator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about Mermaid Camp, Project: 547 and more!

Michael Hipple, representative for the Powhatan District on the James City County Board of Supervisors, joins the podcast this week to talk about transportation in Hampton Roads, the importance of the military in our community and pineapple. 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 Remembering When: A Fall and Fire Prevention Program for Older Adults. They cover eight tips for fall prevention, eight tips for fire prevention, zombies and pizza in under 24 minutes! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Kelley Herbert, Recreation Operations Coordinator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the movie night on May 4 (Coco!), Family Fun Fest on May 19 (pony rides! petting zoo!) and more! Check it out and let us know what you think.

Peg Boarman, Chair of the Clean County Commission; Kensett Teller, Chair of Keep James City County Beautiful; and Dawn Oleksy, James City County's Environmental Coordinator, join the podcast this week to talk trash, recycling and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Sue Mellen and Sharon Day, Director and Assistant Director of Financial & Management Services, join the podcast this week to talk about the proposed County budget and to explain how residents can provide input. And of course you know we had to include the zombie team question. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Jim Icenhour, Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Representative of the Jamestown District, joins the podcast this week to talk budget, working with the City of Williamsburg and the School Board and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Parks and Recreation Director John Carnifax joins the podcast this week to talk pickleball, pools and parks. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast

Emergency Manager Sara Ruch joins the podcast this week to talk tornadoes. We also learn how to tell a knock knock joke and we get a special visit from a hard-working weed eater! Check it out and let us know what you think! http://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast

Board of Supervisors Chairman Ruth Larson joins the podcast this week to talk about her new role on the Board, the search for the new County Administrator and zombies. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast

We're back! Bill Porter, Interim County Administrator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to introduce himself and fill us in what's going on. Check it out and let us know what you think. Visit http://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast to leave comments and listen to all of the episodes.

Surprise guest Bryan Hill joins the podcast this week for the final, final time as County Administrator for James City County. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Communications Specialist Chris Williams joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the holiday movie marathon and other programming on JCC TV. The best part? The zombie question finally gets the respect it deserves.

Bryan Hill joins the podcast this week for the final time as County Administrator for James City County. We talk about his accomplishments, what led him to accept the County Executive position in Fairfax County and how he really feels about Board of Supervisors meetings. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Amy Jordan, Economic Development Director for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the Port of Virginia's foreign trade zone, Manufacturing Day, the Grover coaster and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Ryan Ashe, Fire Chief for James City County, joins us this week to talk about the regional radio system update, Chicago Fire and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!