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.

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 will have weekly "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode to hear about all about the budget presentations on April 23 and April 24, and the budget public hearing on April 24th.  Tune back in next week to hear about Special Revenues Funds (grants, fire & rescue, special programs), recapping the Enterprise funds and discussing any Commissioner Proposed Changes to the Budget.

04-26
05:45

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 "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode to hear about the Tuesday, April 16th presentation that discussed the County Administrator’s proposed fiscal 2025 general fund proposed budget, our partner agency budget requests, and the capital improvement program. Check back in next week to hear about the April 23rd presentation, and don’t forget to block your calendar to attend the public hearing on April 24th!

04-19
05:09

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 "Budget Bite" mini-episodes to give quick overviews of what was presented and what's coming next!  Tune in to this episode to hear about the Tuesday, April 9th presentation on the Enterprise Fund.  And don't forget that the public hearing for the budget is on April 24th!

04-12
05:09

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 in ensuring that budgetary decisions are equitable. 

03-05
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 the creation of an engagement page that's a one-stop shop for all things related to the planning and implementation of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.  By visiting https://charles-county-md.civilspace.io/en/projects/charles-county-government-fiscal-year-2025-budget , you can follow a timeline of the budget process, see helpful links to budget documents, and complete a survey to give your input on how Charles County should build this year’s budget!

02-13
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 capital improvement projects including constructing and renovating schools! Tune in to hear about the planning and budgeting process, and learn the truth behind some common myths and misconceptions about building new schools! 

01-10
36:39

Boards and Commissions

Charles County Government wants to give you the gift of information this holiday season! The three episodes in this series will share information about resources available to Charles County residents so you can get your questions answered, your concerns addressed, and your voice heard!  In this episode, you'll hear from Christina Elkins, Assistant Clerk to the Commissioners , sharing all about Boards and Commissions in Charles County.  Find out about what these boards do; why they are important; and how you can get more involved and become a leader and change-maker in your community.  And, don't forget to pass the gift along by sharing this episode and the information in it along to your family, friends, and community!

12-20
14:41

Legislative Proposals

Charles County Government wants to give you the gift of information this holiday season! The three episodes in this series will share information about resources available to Charles County residents so you can get your questions answered, your concerns addressed, and your voice heard!  In this episode, you'll hear from Danielle Mitchell, Assistant Deputy County Attorney about the legislative process—a time when residents can use their voice to make changes to state and local legislation.  And, don't forget to pass the gift along by sharing this episode and the information in it along to your family, friends, and community!

12-13
23:06

Let's Get Fiscal:Planning Fiscal Year 2025

This December, the Charles County Government departments are making a list, checking it twice... and meeting with the Budget Division to plan for Fiscal Year 2025!  Tune into this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal to hear about how departments work with Budget to make their wishlists so they have what they need to maintain operations and equipment and plan for new opportunities to keep Charles County running smoothly.  

12-12
18:49

Citizens' Response Office

Charles County Government wants to give you the gift of information this holiday season! The three episodes in this series will share information about resources available to Charles County residents so you can get your questions answered, your concerns addressed, and your voice heard!  In this episode, you'll hear from Anita Nichols-Swann, Acting Assistant Chief of Staff  about the Citizens Response Office.   And, don't forget to pass the gift along by sharing this episode and the information in it along to your family, friends, and community! To submit a question, concern, complaint, or compliment to the Citizens Response Office, you can email: CitizenResponse@CharlesCountyMD.gov, call: 301-645-0550, or visit:https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/board-of-charles-county-commissioners/citizens-response-office 

12-06
15:42

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode features Kelli Beavers, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism.

11-14
27:00

Let's Get Fiscal:Bonds

Tune in to hear Chief of Budgets, Jake Dyer, explain the County's Bond sale and how the process works.

11-14
18:17

Collaborative Response to Substance Use

Tune into to hear how Charles County partner agencies are working collaboratively to address issues around substance use in the county.  In a conversation facilitated by Charles County Government, the Charles County Health Department, Charles County Public Schools, and the Charles County Sheriff's Office share thoughts, concerns, and resources about this important issue in our community.  

10-26
38:29

Department of Public Works

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode features Martin Harris, Director of Public Works.https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-works-facilities

10-17
23:17

Let's Get Fiscal-Property Taxes

Tune into this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal to learn more about property taxes, including timeline, the difference between assessments and taxation, frequently asked questions, and available credits from Chief of Treasury, Eric Jackson, and Chief of Budget, Jake Dyer.https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/fiscal-and-administrative-services/treasury-taxes

10-05
20:34

Department of Emergency Services

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode featuresMichelle Lilly, Director of Emergency Services.https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services

09-19
15:28

Let's Get Fiscal:Budget Book

Tune in to hear Chief of Budgets, Jake Dyer, explain which partner agencies receive funding from Charles County Government and how the process works.https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/budget-division

08-30
14:04

Economic Development Department

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode features Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director of Economic Development.https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/

08-15
20:48

Planning and Growth Management

Want to know what's going on in Charles County Government? Each month, we will feature one of the departments in County Government that keeps our community moving, growing, and improving!! This episode features Deborah Carpenter, Director of Planning and Growth Management.https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management

07-10
23:03

Let's Get Fiscal:Partner Agency Budgeting

Tune in to hear Chief of Budgets, Jake Dyer, explain which partner agencies receive funding from Charles County Government and how the process works

07-09
18:45

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