Inside Your County Government

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. 

Poiema is a transitional living program empowering women survivors on the road to recovery from substance abuse, addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, prostitution, incarceration, homelessness, or other traumas. 

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 they’re important, and how you can get engaged.

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And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

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 improvements and home additions.

PGM Webpage: CharlesCountyMD.gov/PGM
Permit guide: CharlesCountyMD.info/permitguide
Charles County Self Service Portal: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/css
Telephone number: 301-645-0613

Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

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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

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 some exciting new projects and find out how you can get news and alerts on businesses coming to Charles County!

• To learn more about Charles County’s Economic Development Department and sign up for their monthly newsletter that includes a listing of new businesses coming soon and opening up in Charles County, visit www.meetcharlescounty.com
• Learn more about how retailers like grocery stores choose their locations, check out this episode of Charles County Now: https://youtu.be/-RxzCO4FinU?si=a5-Nd9ukg_Ml1Ozk
• And to learn more about Citizens Academy, a great opportunity to learn more about all that’s going on in Charles County Government, visit: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/media-services/community-engagement

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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

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 County Government podcast series, "Meet Your Boards and Commissions".  

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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

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 State.

Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center

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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.

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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, and how they are working with our Tourism Department to investigate historical sites and blend the paranormal with the history.

For information on tickets for the 10/25/24 investigation:
Sublime Soul Shop

Visit Charles County Tourism at:
Explore Charles County

Previous podcast in the Ghost of Charles Count series:
The Ghost of Charles County
Return of the Ghost of Charles County

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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

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

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 Director, Economic Development Department and Sam Drury, Deputy Director, Recreation, Parks & Tourism Department to discuss how their departments involve feedback from staff and the community to plan for their budget requests.

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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

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.

This episode features Rev. Kate Heichler, Chairperson for the Charles County Interfaith Commission.  Learn what the Commission is, what it does, and how it assist our community. 

For more information, visit the Interfaith Commission at this link:
https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/interfaith-commission

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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

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 they’re important, and how you can get engaged. 

This episode features Christie Burnett, Executive Director of the Charles County Charitable Trust.  Learn what the Trust is, how and why it was formed, and what they do to assist our community. 

The Charles County Charitable Trust can be found here: https://www.charlesnonprofits.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