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4D AGO

The Capital Improvement Program and Budget Season

Shorter Topics is kicking off a new season and this time it's hitting the road. This season, County Executive Chris Shorter will be taking the show on location with Shorter Topics: Across the County to spotlight leaders, projects and places that shape life across Prince William County. In the first episode of the season, the show dives into budget season with a high-level look at the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and how it helps plan for the county’s future. Recorded at Fire Station 26 in Woodbridge, Chris sits down with David Sinclair, Director of Management and Budget, to explore how long-term planning turns into real community assets that support public safety and quality of life.

4d ago

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18 min
JAN 5

Shorter Topics: Affordable Housing

Check out the latest Shorter Topics, where County Executive Chris Shorter talks housing with Joan Duckett, Housing & Community Development Director, and Tanya Washington, Planning Office Director, highlighting real progress and what it means for families and residents at every stage of life.

Jan 5

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16 min
12/08/2025

Support Systems in Action: A Look Inside Social Services

In the latest episode, County Executive Chris Shorter sits down with Phyllis Jennings-Holt, Director of Social Services, for a conversation about how the county supports our most vulnerable residents and helps them access services when they need them. They walk through the different types of food assistance available, talk about how the county reaches out to individuals who panhandle and connects them with meaningful support and take a closer look at foster care and share ways the community can get involved. Phyllis also opens up about her own path into public service and what continues to inspire her in this work. This episode gives an inside look at how Social Services supports individuals and families across Prince William County, and how everyone can play a part.

12/08/2025

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16 min
11/03/2025

Shorter Topics: From Crisis to Care

In this episode of Shorter Topics, County Executive Chris Shorter sits down with Lisa Madron, Chief Transformation Officer and Director of Community Services, to discuss the opening of Prince William County’s new Crisis Receiving Center (CRC), a major advancement in regional behavioral health care. Lisa shares how the CRC is transforming access to crisis stabilization and recovery services, what makes it a model for other jurisdictions, and how co-located Community Services programs provide seamless support for individuals on the path to long-term wellness. Hear how collaboration, compassion and innovation are shaping a stronger, more resilient Prince William County.

11/03/2025

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20 min
EPISODE 1 TRAILER

Shorter Topics promo

Prince William County Launches New ‘Shorter Topics’ Vodcast Series to Showcase Innovative Projects and Solutions Prince William County Government is launching Shorter Topics, a new vodcast series premiering Monday, March 3, 2025. Hosted by County Executive Chris Shorter, this engaging and easily digestible series will highlight key topics, innovative projects and groundbreaking solutions that enhance the county’s delivery of exceptional customer service to residents. The Shorter Topics vodcast is designed to provide quick yet insightful discussions on initiatives that directly impact the community. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with content experts, county leaders and program managers who are revolutionizing the way services are delivered. With its tagline—Shorter Topics, Bigger Impacts—the vodcast aims to inform and engage residents by showcasing the incredible projects and people driving change in Prince William County Government. "Our residents deserve a convenient way to stay updated on the cutting-edge projects and services that make a difference in their daily lives," said County Executive Chris Shorter. "Shorter Topics is about putting the spotlight onthe innovative solutions our teams are creating to provide the best possible service to our community.” Shorter Topics will be released monthly and included in the Prince William County Community Newsletter, ensuring residents never miss an update on the county’s most impactful initiatives. Residents can watch Shorter Topics on the county’s YouTube channel, as well as on Comcast Channel 23 and Verizon Channel 37. The podcast version will be available for streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, making it easyfor residents to stay informed anytime, anywhere. Sign up to get the monthly newsletter and other news delivered directly to your inbox.

Episode 1 Trailer

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1 min
07/01/2025

Prince William County Planning Department

Big changes are happening in how we plan for Prince William County’s growth. In this episode, Chris sits down with Planning Director Tanya Washington to talk affordable housing, zoning updates, community input and what it all means for our future.

07/01/2025

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33 min
09/23/2025

Permitting Progress with Development Services

The newest episode of the Innovate & Elevate Podcast is out now! Join Deputy Chief Transformation Officer Rachel Laguna and Mandi Spina, Director of Development Services, as they discuss how Prince William County is transforming the permitting process. Hear how Development Services, in partnership with the Transformation Management Office, tackled challenges like complex regulations, communication between divisions and time-consuming processes. Through process mapping, collaboration with industry and staff-driven innovation, the department is creating more efficient, transparent and resident-focused services. Learn how new tools like interactive process maps and posted review timeframes will bring greater clarity, consistency, and accountability to the permitting process — and how positivity and teamwork are driving this transformation. Listen to the episode now.

09/23/2025

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13 min
06/23/2025

From Reactive to Ready: Building a Smarter Approach to Property Maintenance

In this episode of the TMO Podcast, we explore how Prince William County departments are collaborating to build a more proactive approach to property maintenance. The Department of Public Works identified a recurring challenge: too often, they became aware of maintenance needs—like mowing, trash removal, or addressing encampments—only after residents reported issues. They saw an opportunity to address these needs from the very start. That’s where the TMO stepped in. Bringing together Public Works and key departments involved in property acquisition, the team is developing a new process to ensure that Public Works is notified as soon as the county acquires new parcels. The goal is to allow Public Works to plan early, integrate properties into maintenance schedules, and secure necessary resources before issues arise. While the process is still being developed, this cross-departmental partnership demonstrates how Prince William County is continually seeking ways to enhance services for residents, reduce response times and strengthen internal operations. Host Tony Turnage, Deputy Chief Transformation Officer, sits down with Lucas Hisghman, Deputy Director of Public Works, to discuss the collaborative effort, lessons learned so far,\ and what’s next for this ongoing improvement initiative.

06/23/2025

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16 min
06/02/2025

From Summit to Service: Reenergizing Volunteerism in Our Community

Reenergizing Volunteerism—How the TMO Helped Launch a Countywide Movement In the debut episode of Innovate & Elevate: A TMO Podcast, host Sarah Henry spotlights how the Prince William County Transformation Management Office helped spark a new era of service by organizing the Volunteerism Summit—a first-of-its-kind event created in collaboration with more than 70 community partners. Sarah is joined by Ashley Mullins, Executive Director of Volunteer Prince William (VPW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger communities through meaningful volunteer connections. Ashley shares her insights from the Summit, discusses VPW’s expanding regional impact and explores how public-private partnerships like this one are helping reignite a culture of service.

06/02/2025

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10 min
07/23/2025

From Plans to People: Making Transportation More Transparent

In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, host Sarah Henry speaks with Gretchen Johnson from the Prince William County Department of Transportation about the power of community outreach. Learn how the department partnered with the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to create a strategic outreach plan that enhances public engagement, builds trust, and elevates service delivery. Discover how this collaboration led to open houses, an annual report, and new ways to connect with residents—all designed to make transportation projects more transparent, inclusive, and effective.

07/23/2025

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24 min

Prince William County, Virginia is part of the Washington DC metropolitan area. 1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA, United States, 22192

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The Capital Improvement Program and Budget Season

Shorter Topics: Affordable Housing

Support Systems in Action: A Look Inside Social Services

Shorter Topics: From Crisis to Care

Shorter Topics promo

Prince William County Planning Department

Permitting Progress with Development Services

From Reactive to Ready: Building a Smarter Approach to Property Maintenance

From Summit to Service: Reenergizing Volunteerism in Our Community

From Plans to People: Making Transportation More Transparent

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