Inside Your County Government
Inside Your County Government is a podcast that brings you an inside look at the people and events in and around county government that shape our Charles County.
Episodes
147 episodes
Gift of Information:Resilience Authority
Tune into learn about the role of the Resilience Authority with Executive Director Stacy Shafer and Chesapeake Bay Trust Conservation and Climate Corps mentee Jewel Lester. For more information about this topic, visit:
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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25:17
Inside Our Community: Poiema
In this episode we talk with Tiffany Barber, Executive Director of Poiema about what they do, how they assist our community, and how the Charitable Trust assists them in fulfilling their mission.
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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29:18
Cracking the Code: Home Improvements
Tune in to hear Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, discuss all things related to Charles County Government’s zoning and permit practices. In this episode, Amanda Siko, Permit Supervisor, talks about the permitting process for home improveme...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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17:41
Let's Get Fiscal: Economic Development
Tune in and hear Mark Thompson, Chief of Commercial Development with the Economic Development Department, talk with Jake Dyer and Doria Fleisher about how economic development brings important revenue into the county. You’ll hear about so...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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15:36
Meet Your Boards and Commissions: Board of Fire Rescue
In this episode, we sit with Lynn Gilroy, Chairperson for the Charles County Board of Fire and Rescue to discuss what the Board is, what it does, and it impacts the citizens of Charles County. This is part of our Inside Your Count...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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24:33
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
This episode is part of our Inside Our Community series. We talk with Deputy Executive Director, Joanna Mupanduki, of the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center about what they do and how they assist victims of any crime throughout the St...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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28:08
The Ghost of Charles County: The Ghost Strike Back
We step away from budgets, policy and other government topics for a little fun with the paranormal this spooky season. Paranormal Investigators Patrick and Emily Burke discuss what motivates them, the paranormal activity in Charles County...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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23:34
Let's Get Fiscal: Department Budgets
As planning for Fiscal Year 2026 begins, each department within Charles County Government begins to consider its needs. In this episode, Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer joins in conversation with Michelle Frye, Deputy Dire...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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17:15
Meet the Boards and Commissions: Interfaith Commission
This episode is part of our Boards and Commissions Series. Boards and Commissions play a crucial role in shaping our community, and over this series, we’ll be exploring what they do, why they’re important, and how you can get involved....
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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21:20
Inside Our Community: Charitable Trust
This episode is part of our Inside Our Community series. County Government works with associated agencies that play an important role in shaping our community, and over this series we’ll be exploring what they do, why the...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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16:45
Cracking the Code: Overview
Tune in to hear Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, begin the first of several conversations about all things related to Charles County Government’s zoning and permit practices. In this episode, you'll get to meet Liz and hear about her work...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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12:12
Let's Get Fiscal: Community Re-Investment and Repair Funding
In 2023, the Maryland General Assembly approved the Cannabis Reform Act, which created an additional revenue stream for all counties in Maryland, including Charles County. This money became available through the state’s collection of fund...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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10:53
Meet the Boards and Commissions: PAB & ACC
Join us as we meet the Police Accountability Review Board and the Administrative Charging Committee. Host Brent Huber talks with Granville Johnson, Chairperson of the Police Accountability Review Board and Guy Black, Chairperson of the Ad...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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39:01
Let's Get Fiscal: New Sports and Wellness Complex
On July 24, 2024, Charles County Government purchased the old Sears building, located at the St. Charles Towne Center, for $7.5 million. To support the construction of the building to turn it into a sports and wellness facility, the proje...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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13:07
Let's Get Fiscal: Budget Highlights
It's officially Fiscal Year 2025! In this first episode of FY25, Fiscal and Administrative Services' Jake Dyer goes over the top highlights of the budget.
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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11:53
Preservation of Burial Grounds
In this edition of "Inside Your County Government," Doria Fleisher, Community Engagement Coordinator, Cathy Thompson, Assistant Chief of Planning, and Esther Read, County Archeologist, discuss how the county identifies, responds to, and recogni...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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19:11
Let's Get Fiscal:Budget Bite-Additions and Deletions
Fiscal and Administrative Services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Throughout the month of April and into May, Let's Get Fiscal will ...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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5:46
Let's Get Fiscal:Budget 2025-General Fund
Fiscal and Administrative Services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Throughout the month of April and into early May, Let's Get Fiscal...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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5:45
Let's Get Fiscal:Budget 2025-General Fund/Capital Improvement
Fiscal and Administrative services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Throughout the month of April, Let's Get Fiscal will have weekly "...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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5:09
Let's Get Fiscal-"Budget Bite" Enterprise Funds
Fiscal and Administrative services is providing weekly briefings to the Charles County Board of Commissioners on different aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Throughout the month of April, Let's Get Fiscal will have weekly "...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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5:09
Let's Get Fiscal:Budget Equity
Tune in to hear how Charles County Government is looking at the budget process through an equity lens! Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer and Chief Equity Officer Renesha Miles share how they work together, supporting staff i...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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24:48
Let's Get Fiscal:Getting Engaged with the Budget
Tune in to hear how Charles County Government is working to get community feedback on this year's budget! Fiscal and Administrative Services' Jake Dyer talks about the work he is doing to increase community input on the budget, including ...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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10:22
Let's Get Fiscal: Charles County Public Schools
Special guest Steve Andritz, Director of Planning & Construction for Charles County Public Schools joins this episode of "Let's Get Fiscal" to chat with Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer to talk about how they collaborate on c...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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36:39