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Williamsburg Area Transit Authority Update - October 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 28:06


Matt Scalia, Executive Director and Iyanla Xo, Marketing & Administrative Specialist from Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA), join the podcast this week to talk about bus service, paratransit, planning for the future and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Election 2024 - Early Voting And More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 19:12


Dianna Moorman, Director of Elections and General Registrar for James City County joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming election, early voting, absentee ballots and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Study On The Joint Operation Of The WJCC School System

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 40:27


Dave Gaston, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gaston Educational Consulting, LLC gives an overview of the feasibility study conducted on behalf of James City County on the question of splitting the WJCC public school system. https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/4103/School-Operations

John McGlennon - September 2024 Board Of Supervisors Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 24:34


John McGlennon, representative for the Roberts District on the James City County Board of Supervisors, joins us this week to talk about the proposed government center, affordable housing, the compensation study, real estate reassessments and more.

JCC Strategic Plan Update - 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 15:08


James City County has launched its Strategic Plan Update, a process to revise the currently adopted 2035 Strategic Plan and we want you to be part of it! Tune in to the newest episode of This Week in James City County and learn more. JCC Strategic Plan Public Open House #1 Monday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m., Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Avenue Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information about the Strategic Plan Update, please visit https://jamescitycountyva.gov/2708/Strategic-Plan-Update.

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Behind The Scenes With General Services - The Director

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 15:54


We wrap up our Behind the Scenes with General Services miniseries this week with our guest, the Director of General Services, Grace Boone.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Parks And Grounds

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 19:55


Robbie Torrey, Assistant Superintendent, and Mark Rogers, Lead Groundskeeper, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about all of the hard work that goes into keeping the County running.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Sustainability

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 15:29


Andrea Case, Sustainability Coordinator, and Regina Jackson, Administrator Coordinator of Sustainability, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about all of the hard work that goes into keeping the County running.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Solid Waste And Recycling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 12:02


Matthew Prince, Solid Waste Superintendent, and Jacob Frederick, Solid Waste Foreman, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about all of the hard work that goes into keeping the County running.

Recycling Update - Summer 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 18:59


Curbside recycling rates are changing and to help us understand why, we are joined by Jennifer Wheeler and Tracy Hofmeyer with VPPSA, Kathy Russell with TFC and Jo Anna Ripley with General Services on This Week in James City County.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Facilities Maintenance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 21:27


Jeff Porter, Facilities Superintendent, and John Butcher, HVAC & Plumbing Supervisor, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about all of the hard work that goes into keeping the County running.

Jim Icenhour - June 2024 Board Of Supervisors Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 20:59


Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Jamestown District Representative Jim Icenhour joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the future of Williamsburg-James City County Schools, the proposed government center and growth. Check it out and let us know what you think. We will be back with our miniseries on Behind the Scenes with General Services next week! 00:47 – Schools 6:44 – Proposed Government Center 11:48 – Growth 17:00 – Budget 18:32 – Regional Sports Facility

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Capital Projects

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 13:17


Shawn Gordon, Chief Civil Engineer, and Jeff Louke, Operations Project Coordinator, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about Capital Projects. As a reminder, for the next several episodes we are going behind the scenes in the General Services department where we will meet many of the employees who work hard to keep things running in James City County.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Support Services

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 19:51


Jo Anna Ripley, General Services Assistant Director, and Tyler Buel, Utility Account Representative, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about all the work Support Services does with customer service, budgeting, tracking energy use and more! As a reminder, for the next several episodes we are going behind the scenes in the General Services department where we will meet many of the employees who work hard to keep things running in James City County.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Security & Custodial Services

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 9:55


Kavin Carr, Security & Custodial Superintendent, is our guest on the podcast as we continue our miniseries this week. Tune in and learn about all of the work that goes into keeping County buildings safe and clean. As a reminder, for the next couple of months, we are going behind the scenes in the General Services department where we will meet many of the employees who work hard to keep things running in James City County.

Behind The Scenes With General Services - Stormwater

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 17:07


Toni Small, Director of Stormwater, and Brock Carawan, Stormwater Inspector II, are our guests on the podcast as we continue our miniseries this week. Tune in and learn about how the ponds throughout the community help protect the Chesapeake Bay. As a reminder, for the next couple of months, we are going behind the scenes in the General Services department where we will meet many of the employees who work hard to keep things running in James City County.

Behind the Scenes With General Services - Fleet & Equipment

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 15:25


Buddy Stewart, Director of Fleet & Equipment and Bobby Bradley, Fire Rescue Tech III, help kick off our new miniseries this week on the podcast. For the next month or two, we are going behind the scenes in the General Services department where we will meet many of the employees who work hard to keep things running in James City County.

JCSA Update With Doug Powell - April 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 13:05


James City Service Authority's General Manager, Doug Powell, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the new billing system and the Sewer Cap program. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Barbara Null - April 2024 Board of Supervisors Update

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 18:04


Barbara Null, the Stonehouse representative on the James City County Board of Supervisors and Chair of the James City Service Authority, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about her experience on the Planning Commission, her thoughts on the importance of economic development and much more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

FY2025 Proposed Budget

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 27:29


James City County's County Administrator, Scott Stevens and Financial and Management Director, Sharon McCarthy join us on the podcast this week to cover the proposed FY2025 Budget. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - April 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 17:32


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on the budget calendar, real estate assessments, the proposed County government center and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

An Update From Video Production - March 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 32:27


Video Production Administrator Chris Williams joins us on the newest episode of our podcast, This Week in James City County. We talk about the award-winning programming created by our video team and where to find it. We also include a “short” chat about other tv shows and movies in case you are out of ideas! Check it out and let us know what you think!

The 200th Episode - The Tables Turn

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 22:11


The tables have turned for the 200th episode of This Week in James City County. Special guest host/County Attorney Adam Kinsman interviews Renee Dallman, Public Information Officer and normal host. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - March 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 32:03


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on real estate assessments, the proposed County government center, the recent pay and classification study, the public meeting dates for the proposed budget and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Ruth Larson - March 2024 Board Of Supervisors Update

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 30:26


Ruth Larson, Chair of the James City County Board of Supervisors and President-Elect of the Virginia Association of Counties, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the regional sports center, real estate assessments, the upcoming budget, schools and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The State Of Housing - 2024 Point In Time Count

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 27:11


This year's count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in our community was held in January. County staff members Lauren Tolly, Lyndsay Lopez and Jared Randall are joined by Karen Griffith from The Planning Council and Greg Riley from Williamsburg House of Mercy to share the results. Check it out and let us know what you think!

2024 Real Estate Assessments

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 18:30


Financial and Management Services Director Sharon McCarthy and Real Estate Assessments Director Dayle Gallagher are our guests on the podcast this week. They provide a detailed explanation of how real estate assessments are determined and how homeowners can appeal. Assessment notices will arrive in mailboxes soon, so this is a great opportunity to understand how the process works. Check it out and let us know what you think! Show Notes: What should a property owner do if they have questions about their reassessment? Property owners can contact the Real Estate Assessments office to discuss their property with the assessor assigned to it. A change in assessment may be possible if the data is incorrect. Outside of a data change, a property owner can appeal their assessment during the appeal period, which is open during the 30 days following notice of reassessment. Deadline to appeal to the Real Estate Assessment Office is March 30, 2024 Deadline to appeal to the Board of Equalization is April 30, 2024. For more information, contact the Real Estate Assessments Office Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 757-253-6650 RealEstate.Assessments@jamescitycountyva.gov 101 Mounts Bay Rd., Building F Williamsburg, VA 23185 For information on upcoming public meetings and details about the assessment process, visit jamescitycountyva.gov/386.

Crime Update With Detective English

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 17:57


James City County Police Detective Logan English is our guest on the podcast this week. We discuss the armed robbery that occurred at McDonalds on Jan. 25, 2024, scams and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - February 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 20:28


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on upcoming public meetings, real estate reassessments, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

How Laws Are Made - JCC Works With The General Assembly

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 30:47


Adam Kinsman, County Attorney for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He shares how the County works with the General Assembly throughout the year to pass laws that help our community. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Cold Weather Shelter Requirements For Pets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 16:13


With cold temperatures in our forecast, we invited Sergeant Tony Quiros from the Animal Control Unit to join us on the podcast this week. Sgt. Quiros shares information that animal caretakers need to know about providing adequate shelter. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The State Of Housing - Housing Revitalization And Rehabilitation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 24:21


Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, and Mike Padgett, Housing Specialist, are guests in the final episode in a six-part series that covers the state of housing in James City County. On this episode, we focus on the importance of revitalization and rehabilitation of older homes in our community. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - January 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 19:38


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on the regional indoor sports facility and government center, covers the Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrators Update - December 2023 Audio Only

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 38:44


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on the government center and the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority Project and covers the Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The State Of Housing - Navigating The Homebuying Experience Audio Only

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 22:47


Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, and Jasmin Christian, Housing Resource Navigator, are guests in the fifth episode in a six-part series that will cover the state of housing in James City County. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Check Theft And Scams - October 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 41:29


Detective Tim Renwick and Public Relations and Special Projects Administrator Tayleb Brooks join the podcast to talk about the theft of checks in the mail and scams impacting area residents and businesses. They provide excellent tips on how you can prevent becoming a victim and what to do if it has already happened to you. Reporting Resources: JCCPD: Call 757-253-1800 or visit P2C to file a report. FBI: For cryptocurrency scams, report at www.IC3.gov. Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Forward suspicious texts to SPAM or 7726. Report scams at www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov . Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Submit complaints at www.fcc.gov/complaints.

The State Of Housing - Fair Housing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 21:18


Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, and Carrie Daniels, Housing Specialist, are guests in the fourth episode in a six-part series that will cover the state of housing in James City County. Check it out and let us know what you think!

This Week in James City County: The Williamsburg-James City County Schools Contract

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 12:52


JCC Board of Supervisors Chairman Michael Hipple and County Administrator Scott Stevens join the podcast to talk about the vote to preemptively terminate the contract for the Joint Operations between James City County and the City of Williamsburg, effective at the close of the 2025-2026 school year.

The State Of Housing - Voucher Programs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 16:06


Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, and Carrie Daniels, Housing Specialist, are guests in the third episode in a six-part series that will cover the state of housing in James City County. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Emergency Preparedness - June 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 30:30


Barb Watson, Assistant Director of Social Services, and Sara Ruch, Emergency Manager, are our guests on the podcast this week. We discuss being prepared for hurricanes and other disasters, shelters, and the important special and functional needs list. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - June 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 25:00


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He provides updates on the proposed government center and Emergency Dispatch and covers the Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Understanding Personal Property And Real Estate Taxes - May 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 15:53


Treasurer Jenni Tomes joins us on the podcast this week to talk about personal property and real estate taxes, why it seems like used car values increased and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - May 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 34:01


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the proposed budget, the Emergency Communications Center, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The State Of Housing - Emergency Shelter And Prevention

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 14:00


Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, and Carrie Daniels, Housing Specialist, are guests in the second episode in a six-part series that will cover the state of housing in James City County. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The State Of Housing - Homelessness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 16:38


Keith Denny, Housing Manager, and Lauren Tolly, Housing Supervisor, are guests in the first episode in a six-part series that will cover the state of housing in James City County. Check it out and let us know what you think!

County Administrator's Update - March 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 30:16


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the proposed budget, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! Rather watch the podcast? Check out our new layout! https://youtu.be/wfEVBa4DxAM

JCC TV Holiday Movie And TV Marathon - December 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 23:11


Have you had your fill of typical holiday movies and TV shows? Want to dive a little deeper in the seasonal genre? Chris Williams, Video Production Administrator for James City County, joins us on the podcast this week to fill us in on the upcoming JCC TV holiday movie marathon airing Dec. 20-28 on JCC TV. Show Notes Where to find JCC TV: • Cox Cable Channels 88 and 48 • https://jamescitycountyva.gov/220/Live-Stream • https://jcctv48.jamescitycountyva.gov/CablecastPublicSite/schedule?channel=1 Popular videos: • James City County Glass-Only Recycling: https://youtu.be/qhPXk9bDBBc • 3D Printed House: https://youtu.be/dwDvH90-FOw • Voting in James City County: https://youtu.be/tjjQh6fPPDo

Scott Stevens December 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 25:45


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the marina, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Winter Weather Preparedness December 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 26:19


County Emergency Manager Sara Ruch joins us on the podcast this week to talk about winter weather preparedness. We talk about how to prepare for a repeat of the storm that shut down Interstate 95 last winter, the right way to measure snow and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Personal Property And Real Estate Taxes With Treasurer, Jenni Tomes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 15:52


Treasurer Jenni Tomes joins us on the podcast this week to talk about personal property taxes, why taxpayers send their checks to Boston, DMV Select and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Scott Stevens November 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 30:33


Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about Operation Greenlight, employment opportunities, whole blood, Board of Supervisors meetings and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! Scott Stevens November 2022 Show Notes 757-253-6603, scott.stevens@jamescitycountyva.gov We're hiring! jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov or call 757-253-6680 Sign up for our new newsletter! jccnews@jamescitycountyva.gov or call 757-253-6605

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