Inside Your County Government

Charles County Government
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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. 

  1. 5d ago

    Affordable Housing Pilots

    "Affordable housing" is a phrase everyone throws around — but what does it actually mean for Charles County? In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleisher sits down with Joel Binkley, Planning Supervisor with the Department of Planning and Growth Management, and Jake Dyer, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services, to break it down. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

  2. 6d ago

    Commissioners Meeting Update: September 22, 2026

    Here's a brief update from the September 22, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

  3. Sep 16

    Commissioners Meeting Update: September 15, 2026

    Here's a brief update from the September 15, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

  4. Sep 8

    988 and Suicide Prevention

    This episode discusses suicide, which can be a sensitive topic for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support. September 8th is 988 Day, and September is Suicide Prevention Month — but the resources in this episode are here for you all year long. Host Doria Fleisher sits down with two local experts to break down what 988 actually is, how it works, and how it's different from (and connected to) 911. Joining the conversation: Janay Tyler, Crisis Response Coordinator with the Charles County Department of Health's Local Behavioral Health Authority, and Southern Maryland Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) CoordinatorAdrianna Fotso, Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Diversion with Community Crisis Services Incorporated (CCI)In this episode, you'll learn: What 988 is and how it differs from calling 911How confidential and anonymous a call to 988 really is — and why it almost never involves law enforcementWhat "suicidal ideation" means, and why having thoughts of suicide doesn't always mean someone has a planHow to call 988 on behalf of a friend or family member you're worried aboutWhat Charles County is doing for Suicide Prevention Month, including free Mental Health First Aid and QPR trainingsThe many local crisis resources available, including the CIT program, the mobile crisis team, and the Urgent Psychiatric Care programResources mentioned in this episode: Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7, for suicide prevention and crisis supportFree Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings through the Charles County Health DepartmentCharles County Local Behavioral Health Authority — Charles County Department of Health https://charlescountyhealth.org/local-behavioral-health-authority/Community Crisis Services Incorporated (CCI) https://ccsimd.org/Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

  5. Sep 3

    Commissioners Meeting Update: September 1, 2026

    Here' a brief update from the September 1, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

    Commissioners Meeting Update: September 1, 2026

  6. Sep 1

    Preservation Matters Magazine: What's Inside the 250th Anniversary edition

    Host Doria Fleisher sits down with Cal Carpenter, preservation planner, and Esther Reed, Charles County's one-and-only county archeologist, both from the Department of Planning and Growth Management. Together they unpack what it really takes to protect the county's history, farmland, and stories — from courthouse records to muddy dig sites. In this episode, you'll hear about: The making of Preservation Matters, the county's annual preservation magazine, and this year's tie-in to the America250 celebrationThomas Stone, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the historic site named in his honorThe wild true story of the "Traitorous Tailor" of Port Tobacco, a Revolutionary-era smuggler who got caughtHow agricultural preservation easements keep working farms from disappearing into subdivisions — including the fight against shoreline erosion at Lower Cedar PointThe rise and decline of tobacco farming in the county, and a new farm museum at Serenity FarmThe devastating 1926 La Plata tornado and why remembering local disaster history still matters todayHow residents can get involved — from Monday public archaeology digs in Port Tobacco to reporting finds on their own propertyFriends of Rich Hill Event on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1pm  https://richhillfriends.org/events-page/ Say Their Names: Remembering the Enslaved African Americans at Historic Rich Hill Historic Rich Hill 9135 Bel-Alton Newtown Road, Bel Alton, MarylandFor more information on Historic Preservation and to see the Preservation Magazine visit : https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management/preservation-and-long-rang... Want to get involved? Contact the Department of Planning and Growth Management through the Charles County website, or come out for public archeology on Mondays in Port Tobacco. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

    Preservation Matters Magazine: What's Inside the 250th Anniversary edition

  7. Aug 6

    Comprehensive Plan Engagement

    Join host Doria Fleisher as she sits down with Charles County's Comprehensive Plan team — Joel Binkley, Long Range Planning Supervisor; Amy, Project Manager for the Comprehensive Plan update; and Tony Phelps, Assistant Chief of Planning. This episode breaks down what a comprehensive plan actually is, why it guides nearly every decision the county makes (from zoning to roads to where tax dollars go), and where Charles County stands in its current 20-year planning process. Hear about the extensive public engagement effort already underway, the common themes residents are sharing from Bryans Road to Waldorf, and what happens next as the plan moves into the drafting phase. Whether you've never heard of a comp plan or you've been following the process closely, this conversation will help you understand why your voice matters and how to stay engaged. 00:00 – Welcome & Meet the Comprehensive Plan Team 01:31 – What Is a Comprehensive Plan? 03:23 – Why It's the Community's Plan, Not Staff's 04:14 – Where the Process Stands Today 04:21 – How the County Has Gathered Public Input 05:36 – Common Themes Residents Are Sharing 11:27 – Bridging Charles County's "Two Counties" 11:48 – Why Every Voice Needs to Show Up 12:43 – How to Stay Updated on the Plan 12:59 – What Makes This Plan Different 14:16 – Reaching Residents Beyond the "Loud Voices" 16:05 – Housing: A Growing Priority 16:50 – Related Listening: Affordable Housing Explained 17:08 – Final Thoughts: Why Staying Engaged Matters 19:48 – How to Ask Questions & Get Involved 20:24 – Join the Citizens Academy Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

  8. Jul 23

    Commissioners Meeting Update: July 21, 2026

    Here's a brief update from the July 21, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.   We’re also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

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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. 

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  • Creator
    Charles County Government
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    263
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Charles County Government
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