Inside Your County Government

In this episode of Inside Our Community, host Brent Huber sits down with Shelby Watson-Hampton, Director of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), to explore how programs like Maryland Market Money and local “Free Fridge” initiatives are improving food access across Charles County. Learn how SMADC supports farmers, strengthens the local food system, and helps families bring fresh, healthy food to the tab...

Here's a brief update from the October 7, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

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Learn about Maryland's first Resilience Authority! Stacy Schaefer and Jake Dyer explain how this innovative brings grant money to Charles County for climate projects—pocket parks, nature trails, and tree planting—without costing taxpayers. Discover how they've secured $5.7 million for environmental improvements.

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Here's a brief update from the September 30, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

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Stay informed with Inside Your County Government! In this episode, Acting Deputy County Administrator and Deputy County Attorney Danielle Mitchell explains how legislative proposals are created, reviewed, and advanced in Charles County. Learn about this year’s proposals, the public’s role, and what happens next. Stay engaged and connected!

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Here's a brief update from the September 23, 2025 Board of County Commissioners' meeting.

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Here's a brief update from the September 16, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

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Ever wonder what the Board of License Commissioners does?  We talk with Matthew Darden, Chairperson of the Board of License Commissioners about what the Commission does and why it's important to our community.

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Here's a brief update of the September 9, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

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What are data centers, and why is Charles County talking about them? In this episode of Inside Your County Government, county leaders explain what data centers are, how they impact infrastructure and the economy, and what it could mean for our community. Learn about zoning, electricity demand, job creation, and how residents can stay engaged in the conversation.

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In this episode, Wade Haubert with Emergency Services and Meg Romero with Department of Public Works discuss when sandbags are distributed, how to use them effectively, and why they’re just one tool in your storm-preparedness toolkit. Stay informed, stay prepared, and keep your family safe.

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Here's a brief update from the July 22, 2025 Commissioners meeting.

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Here's a brief update on the July 8, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.

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Here's a brief update on the June 24, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.

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In this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal, Charles County’s new Director of Fiscal & Administrative Services, Jake Dyer, breaks down the FY2026 budget. Learn how community input helped shape a balanced plan—without raising property or income taxes. Jake also shares the challenges caused by state-level cost shifts and explains how you can stay informed.

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Here's a brief update on the June 10, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.

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In this episode of Cracking the Code, Charles County experts dive into the zoning rules for farm animals. From chickens and horses to zoning districts and HOA rules, learn what you need to know before adding animals to your property. Host Doria Fleisher, Senior Planner Kelly Palmer and County Attorney Liz Theobalds break it all down—property size, care requirements, and how to stay in compliance.

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Here's a brief update on the May 20, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.

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Planning an event in Charles County?  Learn everything you need to know about public event permits in this episode of Cracking the Code! Planning Supervisor Cindy Bilbra and Deputy County Attorney Liz Theobalds talk about when a permit is needed, how to apply, and why early planning ensures safety for all.

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