The Approved FY27 Budget

The Approved FY27 Budget

Author: Charles County Government May 14, 2026 Duration: 19:40
Host Doria Fleisher sits down with Jake Dyer, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services, and Sam Chiriaco, Chief of Budget, to celebrate a major milestone — the adoption of Charles County's Fiscal Year 2027 budget. From park improvements to a historic employee compensation study and a record-breaking investment in the Board of Education, this episode breaks down what was added, why it matters, and how community input shaped every dollar. Whether you're a numbers nerd or just want to know...

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Understanding Local Elections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:09
Ever wonder what really goes into running a local election? In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleischer sits down with Wade Beswick, the newly appointed Director of the Charles County Board of…
Autism Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:10
In honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, host Doria Fleisher sits down with two Charles County teams making a real difference for residents with disabilities. PFC Graham from the Charles County Sheriff's Office shar…
Economic Development Update: Waldorf + St. Charles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:15
Join host Doria Fleisher as she sits down with Jim Chandler, Director of Economic Development, and Mark Thompson, Chief of Commercial Development, for an exciting look at the transformation happening in Waldorf and Saint…
Mental Health Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
In this special roundtable, host Doria Fleisher is joined by three local experts — Janay Tyler, Crisis Response Coordinator for the Charles County Local Behavioral Health Authority; Captain Baker, Commander of Community…
Commissioners Meeting Update: May 12, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34
Here's a brief update from the May 12, 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…
Commissioners Meeting Update: May 5, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50
Here's a brief update from the May 5, 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…
Tourism in Southern Maryland: How It Boosts Local Economy & Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:39
Explore how tourism fuels the economy and community in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and Calvert County during National Travel and Tourism Week. Local experts share how collaboration, small businesses, and residents…
Commissioners Meeting Update: April 28-29, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:45
Here's a brief update from the April 28 and 29, 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…
Commissioners Meeting Update: April 21-22, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:38
Here's a brief update from the April 21 and 22 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 wh…
2027 Budget Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:38
In this episode of Let's Get Fiscal, hosts Doria Fleisher and Jake Dyer are joined by Sam Chiriaco, Chief of Budget, to provide updates on the 2027 Charles County Budget and how residents can participate in the process.…