This Week in James City County

Josh Ernst, an Investigator with James City County Police and a member of the SWAT Team, is our guest on the podcast this week. We discuss the use of force continuum for less lethal methods including impact munitions (bean bags), Tasers 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 meetings, swimming pools, metal detectors and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Jim Icenhour, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Representative of the Jamestown District, joins the podcast this week to talk about why it seems like nothing ever comes out of our studies, economic development, bagpipes and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Elizabeth has a successful online business and is ready to open a storefront in the County. Do you know what she must do in order to make her dream a reality? Paul Holt, Director of Community Development and Planning, joins the podcast this week to walk us through the process from initial planning to the occupancy permit. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Do you have a New Year’s resolution to understand more about your local government? Today is your lucky day! Sharon Day, Director of Financial Management Services, joins the podcast this week to talk about the County’s process for developing a proposed budget. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Have you had your fill of typical holiday movies? Want to dive a little deeper in the seasonal genre? Check out the upcoming JCC TV holiday movie marathon airing Dec. 19-28 on JCC TV. Chris Williams, Video Production Administrator for James City County, joins us on the podcast to let us know the details.

Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. He gives us an update on three packed Board of Supervisors meetings, Engage 2045 and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Jason Wiedel, Housing Specialist for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about the upcoming workshop on predatory lending and why it is especially harmful around the holiday season. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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

On Nov. 18, the County will host Engage 2045: Summit on the Future. This special event will be held in six locations throughout the County that will be connected via live polling to get input from you on the update of the Comprehensive Plan. Rachel Becke, Community Participation Team member, and Tammy Rosario, Principal Planner, join the podcast this week to fill us in on all of the details. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Leaves are falling. What are your options if you’re out of wax paper? Jim Hill, Solid Waste Superintendent for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming free leaf drop off and curbside leaf collection. Check it out and let us know what you think!

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month. James City County Fire Chief Ryan Ashe joins us on the podcast to talk about the Greater Williamsburg Heart Safe Alliance, hands-only CPR, PulsePoint and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Every fall, the County receives many calls from citizens with questions about hunting in our community. Joe Buchite, Permitting Specialist and Inspections Supervisor for James City County and avid hunter joins the podcast this week to talk about regulations, dogs and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Dianna Moorman, Director of Elections for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming election, the need for Officers of Elections, important deadlines and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

James City County’s County Administrator, Scott Stevens, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about emergency dispatch, Shaping Our Shores, Jolly Pond Road, curbside recycling and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!