This Week in James City County

Joy Johnson, Senior Communications and Marketing Specialist, and Sarah O'Reilly, Operations Manager, join the podcast this week to get us ready for Parks and Recreation's Longest Day of Play on June 20! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Hello and welcome to This week in James City County! We are changing things up a little on the podcast. We have returned to the studio (aka my office) and are focusing on what to expect in the County for the current week. We will still have great guests who will help us do a deeper dive on challenging issues and highlight services, staff and departments in our community. Our guest this week is Kim Hazelwood, James City County's GIS Manager. She lets us know what we can expect when the new property information site launches this week. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Leigh Anne King from Clarion Associates joins the podcast to talk about the latest developments in the County's Strategic Plan Update process. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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!

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!

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, 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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, 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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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, 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!