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
157 episodes
Inside Our Community: Port Tobacco River Conservancy
In this episode we talk with Mike Kepferle, Port Tobacco River Conservancy about what they do, how they assist our community, and how the Charitable Trust assists them in fulfilling their mission. This episode is part of our Insid...
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32:07
Legislative Proposals Update: January 28, 2025
Here's an update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals.
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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7:02
Commissioners Meeting Update: January 28, 2025
Here's a brief update on the January 28, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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6:01
Emergency Preparedness:Winter Weather
In this episode, Doria Fleisher, Media Division; Wade Haubert, Emergency Management; and Shawn Jacks, Roads Division focus on emergency preparedness during winter weather. They discuss essential preparation steps for residents, including stayin...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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18:14
Emergency Preparedness: Overview
Welcome to Ready, Set, Prepare: Emergency Preparedness in Charles County! In this episode, hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Division, and Wade Haubert, Department of Emergency Services, introduce the series and discuss the importance of&nbs...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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12:39
Cracking the Code: Code Enforcement
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, Pat Parsons, Code Inspection and Enforcement Supervisor, talks about the importance o...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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28:26
Charles County Commissioner Meeting Update Jan. 14
Here's a brief update on the January 14, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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4:09
Let's Get Fiscal: Snow Removal
Let’s Get Fiscal is a monthly series featured in “Inside Your County Government” that focuses on all things related to Charles County Government’s budget and finances. In this episode of Let's Get Fiscal, the focus is all about snow remov...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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12:27
Gift of Information: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Tune in to find out from Litter Control Superintendent Meg Romero the many ways you can reduce, reuse, and recycle everything from wrapping paper and greeting cards to extra holiday food and those gifts that you just don’t need. Note about term...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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22:28
Gift of Information: Charles County Climate Action Plan
Tune in find out how you can get more engaged and have a voice in Charles County Government’s Climate Action Plan with Climate Resilience and Sustainability’s Beth Groth and Noelani Brockett. For more information about this topic, visit: ...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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22:28
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