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**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.

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From the Dais: Commissioners Meeting Update: June 24, 2025 Jun 25, 2025

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

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Let's Get Fiscal: Budget 2026 Recap Jun 18, 2025

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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.
Stay engaged and discover how every budget decision impacts you.
You can find all the Fiscal Year 2026 budget supporting documents, including the "Budget in Brief" book on the Budget Division's webpage here: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/budget-division or you can view the "Budget in Brief" book directly here https://www.charlescountymd.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/28225/638841951672570000

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From the Dais: Commissioners Meeting Update: June 10, 2025 Jun 12, 2025

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

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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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Cracking the Code:Farm Animals as Pets Jun 11, 2025

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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.

Get informed before you build your backyard farm!

Schedule an appointment to speak with someone in the Planning and Growth Management Department here: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management/planning-and-growth-management-appointment-request
Read Article XIII here : https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management/planning-and-growth-management-publications/codes-ordinances-and-regulatory-documents
Find out more about the different zoning maps in Charles County, and search any property using the GIS interactive map here: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management/mapping-services

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From the Dais: Commissioners Meeting Update: May 20, 2025 May 22, 2025

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

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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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Cracking the Code: Event Permits May 21, 2025

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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.
https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management

https://charlescountymd.info/appointmentrequest

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From the Dais: Commissioners Meeting Update: May 13, 2025 May 14, 2025

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Here's a brief update on the May 13, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.

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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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From the Dais: Commissioners Meeting Update: May 6-7, 2025 May 08, 2025

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Here's a brief update on the May 6 and 7, 2025 County Commissioners meetings.

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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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Let's Get Fiscal:Budget 2026 May 05, 2025

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In this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal, we dive into Charles County’s FY2026 budget process with Doria Fleisher, Jake Dyer and Kayla Hunt. Learn how community feedback shaped funding priorities and how you can get involved. From public hearings to survey insights, this is your guide to how your voice helps shape local decisions.
https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/budget-division

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Legislative Proposals Update: April 30, 2025 May 02, 2025

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Here's the final update on the Charles County 2025 legislative proposals.

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