Podcasts about county commissioners

Are data centers the devil? On this episode, Matt welcomes land-use expert and County Commissioner for Jefferson County, West Virginia, Cara Keys to unpack the truth behind their impact on our communities.Data centers are popping up everywhere, and with them come mixed feelings. On one hand, they bring jobs and revenue; on the other, they raise concerns about noise, energy consumption, and community impact.In places like Loudoun County, Virginia, data centers have transformed the economy, generating billions in tax revenue. But what about the long-term effects? It turns out, this is a complex topic. Let's dive into the pros and cons. Knowing how they operate can help us make informed decisions about our neighborhoods.#DataCenters #CommunityImpact #TechTrends #LocalEconomy #SustainableDevelopmentSubscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

The county extended a local tax to help alleviate major traffic congestion and accommodate prolific growth. Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak on road projects, plus the new animal shelter and saluting America. MarionCelebrates250.org

Budget Presentation #1 from Stevensville, MD on May 18th, 2026

Budget Presentation #2 from Centreville, MD on May 19th, 2026

In episode 98 of the News Man Weekly, the crew riffs on graduation season, the Cavs’ Game 7 victory and the Sonic Temple music festival. We break down the latest developments surrounding the proposed Buc-ee's project, discuss the $1 million state grant awarded to demolish the West Park Shopping Center and recap the Ohio State Highway Patrol's latest OVI checkpoint. Carl also revisits the comedy classic Animal House in this week’s edition of “What’s Carl Watching?” complete with his top five favorite lines from the movie. Later, we welcome Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero for a wide-ranging conversation about the proposed Franklin Township data center, the Buc-ee’s development, wind and solar restrictions, the future of the Westinghouse site and Richland County's direction over the next five years. The interview also explores the balancing act between economic growth and quality of life as local leaders navigate some of the biggest development conversations the county has seen in years. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Find our Sonic Temple coverage here Wrecking ball is next: State awards $1 million grant to demolish former West Park Shopping Center One motorist cited for OVI during checkpoint on U.S. 42 on Thursday St. Peter’s High School graduates 19 students during 2026 commencement Annexation vote for Buc-ee’s planned for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday Richland County commissioners oppose data center plan, but cannot ban them Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.  We're also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County CommissionersAnd Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected 

Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting

The Joe Piscopo Show 6-13-26 48:01- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst Topic: President Trump's summit with Xi 59:54- Jennifer Bacchione, County Commissioner and Travel & Tourism Liaison for Ocean County Topic: Celebrating Ocean County 1:08:00- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Consumer prices rise 3.8% in April 1:20:39- Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: "Steve Hilton could pull off a California stunner if voters take the leap" (Fox News op ed) 1:30:22- Bill Camastro, Dealer and Partner at Gold Coast Cadillac Topic: Latest from Gold Coast Cadillac 1:44:54- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: Kash Patel hearing; FBI questioning CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessment 1:56:31- Heather Mac Donald, Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a New York Times bestselling author Topic: Crime levels in U.S. cities; "The New York Times’s Latte Logic of Social Collapse" (City Journal op ed) 2:08:03- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation Topic: Latest Chicago teen takeoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Dan Caplis Show, Dan Caplis is joined by Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, a Republican candidate for Governor of Colorado. They discuss the state's current issues, including the need for a balanced budget and the importance of cutting regulations to boost the economy. Barb shares her experience as a County Commissioner and her plans to address the state's transportation problems, including a proposed ballot initiative to fix roads. They also touch on the upcoming primary election and the contrast between Barb's qualifications and those of her opponents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.  We're also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County CommissionersAnd Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected 

May 7, 2026 ~ Katie Scott, Washtenaw County Commissioner District 9 discusses Washtenaw County's 200th Anniversary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry --  Utah Office of Homeless Services report on law enforcement costs of chronic homelessness 

WFHB News speaks with Trent Deckard, who won the County Commissioners race during last night's primary election. Deckard's campaign used the phrase “community of care” and focused on fostering collaboration and bridging divides. Deckard discusses what that community of care looks like in practice, how he plans to address affordable housing issues and how he …

In a heated meeting in Box Elder County last night, the county commission approved a plan that will result in a 40,000-acre data center being built northwest of Tremonton. We go into the details of what led them to this deal. Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry joins the show to discuss his thoughts behind the vote and why he thinks the plan will be good for the county in the end.

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We're talking about the CEO of Home Forward, Portland's housing authority, resigning after being caught traveling extensively on the taxpayers' dime and why Mayor Keith Wilson requested for Council to drop a citywide ban on masked officers. Plus, we're diving into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own senior producer Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: County Commissioner and City Councilor Call on Home Forward Board to Resign [Willamette Week] Mayor asks Portland councilor to drop plan to ID and unmask federal agents. Here's why [Oregonian] This Waterslide Is the Most Brilliantly Crazy Mass Transportation Idea You've Ever Seen [Portland Monthly] It's our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 1st episode: League of Women's Voters Visit Central Oregon

This training walks you through the process of securing and delivering policy support from county commissioners on both sides of the aisle and provides specific examples of CCL volunteer success stories with community leaders in Montana. We'll also talk about identifying and connecting with trusted messengers and why it's effective and efficient to start with the ones in your direct network. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:18) What Is A Trusted Messenger? (4:25) Why County Commissioners? (12:48) How To Build A Strategy To Get Letters (20:00 ) Case Study: Montana (29:27) Taking Action Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/county-commissioner-slides    CCL Training Event: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/20756  Trusted Messenger Letter Templates: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/201  Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xY2QAI 

In this episode, we sit down with Dakota Caldwell, who is running for County Commissioner for District 3. She shares her story of how she went from living a quiet, private life to stepping forward and pursuing public office.We talk about what inspired her, the challenges along the way, and her vision for the community.We hope you enjoy this conversation and remember, stay informed and get out and vote. Your voice matters in shaping the future of your community. #MELO #MRP #66 #LeadershipThroughService #JoinTheFamily

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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 or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.  We're also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County CommissionersAnd Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected 

Regular Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting

Wostal had very big opinions and things to say regarding the future home of the Rays!

04/22/26: Kacey Holm is the Vice Chairman of Dickey County Commission and Joel Hamar is Ellendale Township Chairman, and they join Joel Heitkamp to speak to the controversy around the Applied Digital Data Center. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manatee County D2 Commissioner Amanda Ballard, who is seeking a second term in this year's election, joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss her first four years in office and what she hopes to accomplish if reelected.

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Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Jax who was running for County Commissioner for El Paso County to discuss her journey into running for office, the politics behind so many positions, and why people power makes the biggest impact. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes  BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.blacksky.app @Jax4EPCO Discord: Sithty Minutes  Justice with Jax (Podcast) Show Notes: Jax's Campaign Site Wendy Davis Abortion Fillibuster FBI Targetted Protesters in CO El Paso Buc-ee's CO Unaffiliated Voters Mayor Yemi CO Springs Ballot Measure (failed) Cerberus Brewery Inglourious Basterds HOAs

FY2027 Budget Work Session - Parks and Recreation - Dept of Public Works - Board of Elections

Episode 435 of Boss Hog of Liberty is available now. Host voices are Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham. The candidate series continues as we are joined by Northern District Commissioner Candidate Steve Dugger. The County Commissioners are the executive branch of county government. Topics include control ordinances like honey bees and dogs barking. What is the philosophy on land use issues, like data centers? Will Steve Dugger defer to the planning commission, or want to make his own decisions as a commissioner? We also have significant conversations around the future of Memorial Park and the youth detention center.  Next Episode records on Thursday April 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley joins Adam and Jordana to push back on comments made by Commissioner Marion Greene.

Budget Work Session 1 for FY27 Budget.

Regular Meeting - 03/24/2026

King Street Bridge and County Commissioners Send a Letter

Join Kosta and his guest: Sam Sandlin, CPA, Putnam County Commissioner for District 2 and Candidate for Putnam County Commission District 2. In this episode: It's March of 2026, and unless you're literally living under a rock in Putnam County you know we have local elections this year. Let's start with some background, because while most of our listeners know there's an election, they might not know why it matters. What is a County Commissioner? What does the County Commission do? You've served the 2nd District of Putnam County for eight years, two terms in office and you're going for a third. What do you see as your greatest accomplishments so far and what do you still want to achieve? This term you're running as an Independent. Why? How will this change your campaign strategy? When we're talking about local government, particularly on the county level, what responsibility do you see our county government having in ensuring a quality of life to Putnam County residents that's better than what they currently have?Find out more about the Putnam County Commission: https://putnamcountytn.gov/county-commissionRegister to vote, check your registration or update your voter registration: https://sos.tn.gov/govotetnBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

Here's a brief update from the March 17th, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.To participate in the County's budget process, visit: https://charlescountymd.info/FY2027BudgetThanks for listening. 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.  We're also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County CommissionersAnd Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected 

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03/13/26: Inforum Columnist Jim Shaw is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Former Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson announced his campaign Thursday morning. Chad is a small business owner who served three terms on the Cass County Commission. The commission seats of Denise Kolpack and Dave Piepkorn are up in June. Piepkorn and Kolpack are both running for the mayoral seat as mayor Tim Mahoney ends his final term in office. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summit For Her is a celebration at the intersection of women in running and sustainability in sport! We are excited to join forces for International Women's Day on March 8th, 2026 with Trail Sisters, Emmaus Run Inn & HOKA. We are not only celebrating women in the sport, but also Trail Sisters 10th anniversary! As a women-owned organization, it has always been a priority for Trail Sisters to break down barriers for women in trail running. That combined with The Running Kind's passion for connecting runners to more sustainably driven solutions lives at the intersection of feminism in sport. AND NOW we are excited to give you a day to celebrate that with us! Gina Lucrezi has always been stubborn and bold, so when it came to advocating for women's rights and equality in the outdoors, she was bound to make changes. As the founder of Trail Sisters, Gina's goal is to grow participation and opportunity in women's trail running. Gina is also County Commissioner for Chaffee County, Colorado, an active member and former Vice President of Chaffee County Search & Rescue - North, and Race Director for the Lake Sonoma 100k, 50k, and Trail Sisters Half Marathon. Erin Azar is a self-proclaimed struggle runner. She started her journey in running after having her third child and has quickly become a social media personality and inspiration for runners all over the world. She is the host of "Non-Members Only" podcast where she is notorious for her honesty and transparency in her run journey. Sharon Tejada is heavily involved in the Philadelphia running community. She is the Treasurer and a run leader of Queer Run, which empowers LGBTQIA+ runners to show up authentically, connect in community and thrive in the sport, from pavement, to trail, to starting lines. She is also the Treasurer of Women in Ultrarunning, and runs with many other run clubs in the city. Sharon earned her RRCA coaching certification through the Game Changers program, which brings in more Women of Color as Certified Run Coaches, thus redefining who is seen as the experts and leaders in the run industry. She is the owner and coach of Purple Runner Performance, LLC, where she empowers athletes of all abilities to thrive in their training through personalized coaching that fits running into life, instead of life into running.

Here's a brief update from the March 10, 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 ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe. We're also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

The Attorney General declines to file charges against an Oklahoma County Commissioner.Elected leaders are talking about next steps as Markwayne Mullin leaves the Senate.A Cherokee Supreme Court Justice is taking over as the University of Tulsa's president.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

In case you missed it, here is a brief update from the March 6, 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 ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.  We're also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County CommissionersAnd Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected 

02/27/26: While Joel Heitkamp is out, Richland County Commissioners Perry Miller and Nathan Berseth fill in and are joined by North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I kickback with Councilman Albert Turner and talk about his plans for the city of Beaumont, Texas and why he's running for County Commissioner

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