The County Conversation

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Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Apr 15, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Gillian Kimura, Program Coordinator with the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax, about the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Learn more about the Community Health Improvement Plan at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/livehealthy/chip To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Apr 01, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Victoria Nevel-Babla, Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence Coordinator with Fairfax County’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is recognized every April. Learn more about Sexual Assault Awareness Month at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence/sexual-assault-awareness-month. If you or someone you know needs support, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Building Safety Month Mar 18, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Nick Polera, an engineer with Land Development Services (LDS), about Building Safety Month and the Building Safety Month Resource Fair upcoming on Wednesday, May 13. To contact LDS, call 703-222-0801. Visit LDS online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/landdevelopment To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Diva Central Dress Drive and Shopping Event at Reston Community Center Mar 04, 2026

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Catie Torgersen, Sustainability Program Manager, DPWES Feb 04, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Catie Torgersen, Sustainability Program Manager, Solid Waste Management Program in the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services about the DPWES textile recycling and E-waste programs. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm.

Food Insecurity (and Stuff the Bus) Jan 21, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Alisa Brooks, Food Access Program Manager with Neighborhood and Community Services, about food insecurity, as well as “Stuff the Bus.” To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm.

Adult Day Health Care Dec 10, 2025

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Dr. Marjorie Burris, Adult Day Health Care Program Manager with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, about the county's Adult Day Health Care program. Learn more: fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/adult-day-health-care To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm.

Data and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Nov 26, 2025

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Sandra McGovern, Operations Manager with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about the use and importance of data in domestic and sexual violence services. Learn more about Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence. Call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at fairfaxcounty.gov/radio For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Homelessness Awareness Month Nov 12, 2025

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Tom Barnett, Deputy Director of the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness in the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, about Homelessness Awareness Month, a timely topic since November is Homelessness Awareness Month. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329), weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Fairfax Energy Compass Oct 29, 2025

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Maya Dhavale, senior community specialist and a program manager for Fairfax Energy Compass, Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. Learn more about the Fairfax Energy Compass program online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/environment-energy-coordination/fairfax-energy-compass. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329), weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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