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
240 episodes
2027 Budget Update
In this episode of Let's Get Fiscal, hosts Doria Fleisher and Jake Dyer are joined by Sam Chiriaco, Chief of Budget, to provide updates on the 2027 Charles County Budget and how residents can participate in the process.To find out more, ...
Get to Know Your Local Markets
Spring is in the air — and that means farmers market season is back in Charles County! In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleshier sits down with three of the county's dedicated farmers market managers to talk...
A Collaborative Response to Youth Engagement
Here's a brief podcast description:Inside Your County Government – Youth Engagement in Charles CountyIn this special collaborative episode, host Doria Fleisher brings together a roundtable of Charles County leaders t...
Agriculture in Charles County
Agriculture has been a cornerstone of Charles County for generations — shaping our landscape, supporting our local economy, and preserving the rural character that makes our community unique.In this episode of Inside Your County Gove...
Commissioners Meeting Update: March 17, 2026
Here's a brief update from the March 17th, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.To participate in the County's budget process, visit: https://charlescountymd.info/FY2027Budget
Commissioners Meeting Update: March 10, 2026
Here's a brief update from the March 10, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Ready Set Prepare Tornadoes
In this episode, part of the Ready, Set, Prepare series, Doria is joined by Caitland Kelshaw — Paramedic and Pediatric Champion with Charles County's Department of Emergency Services — and Aldo Zambrana, the Department's Health and Safety Offic...
Collaborative Response to Homelessness
There are many questions and concerns around the complex issue of homelessness in our community. To provide information, explain resources, reduce misinformation, and encourage residents to help be a part of positive change, Charles C...
Commissioners Meeting Update: March 6, 2026
In case you missed it, here is a brief update from the March 6, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Citizens Academy
In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleisher sits down with three graduates of the Charles County Citizens Academy — Yolanda, Lloyd, and Betsy — to hear firsthand how the program changed the way they engage with t...
Commissioners Meeting Update: February 24, 2026
Here's a brief update from the February 24, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Animal Control
In this episode of Cracking the Code, we take an in-depth look at the role and responsibilities of Animal Care and Control in Charles County. Hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Services, and Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, are joined by Animal ...
Children and Family Resource Academy
Host Doria Fleisher welcomes Sapreen Khalaifeh, Local Management Board Supervisor, and Michelle Cureton, program graduate and educator, to discuss the Children and Family Resource Academy. This free program, funded by Charles County's Local Man...
Commissioners Meeting Update: February 3, 2026
Here's a brief update from the February 3, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Data Centers in Charles County: What You Need to Know
Join host Doria Fleisher for this episode of Inside Your County Government as we explore the growing conversation around data centers in Charles County and Maryland. Industry experts Kelly Schultz (Maryland Tech Council), Dusty Rude (Data Cente...
Cybersecurity
Host Jennifer Harris, Chief of Media Services, joins Wade Haubert, Emergency Manager, and George Jenkins, Information Security Officer, to discuss the importance of cybersecurity and what steps Charles County Government are taking to ensure the...
Cracking The Code Special Events Permitting
Planning an event in Charles County? Learn about special events permitting with host Doria Fleisher and guests Sherri Davis (Planning & Growth Management) and Elizabeth Theobalds (Deputy County Attorney). From concerts to carnivals, get the...
Commissioners Meeting Update: January 13, 2026
Here's a brief update from the January 13, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Fire Safety Around the House
In this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare, hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Services, and Wade Haubert, Emergency Manager, are joined by Mark Kaufmann Jr., the Charles County Fire Chief, to discuss fire safety safety around the house, from the leading ...
Commissioners Meeting Update: January 6, 2026
Here's a brief update from the January 6, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Cracking the Code: Zoning Code Update
Join host Doria Fleisher in conversation with Tony Felts, Assistant Chief of Planning, and Elizabeth D. Theobalds, County Attorney, as they break down Charles County's comprehensive zoning code update. Learn how these changes will shape the fut...
The Gift of Information: Living Your Best Life
Join host Doria Fleisher from Charles County's Media Services Division as she sits down with Kelli Beavers, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Brittney Gray, Tourism Outreach Specialist, and Casey Jones, Community Center Supervisor, to...
Commissioners Meeting Update: December 9, 2025
Here's a brief update from the December 9, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Gift of Information: Utilizing Resources and Services
Join host Doria Fleisher from Charles County's Media Services Division as she sits down with Laura Gustafson, Deputy Director of the Department of Community Services, to explore the wide range of resources available to Charles County residents ...