This Week in James City County

Affordable housing has a past, and that reputation conjures up particular images. In this week’s podcast two members of the Workforce Housing Task Force, an Architect and a Residential Home developer, discuss why those old images are no longer valid. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The ability to live in safe decent and affordable housing has a measurable impact on an individual’s health, learn what that means to a whole community in this week’s podcast. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Most of us feel that we know public education is all about reading, writing and arithmetic, but in this week’s podcast local educational professionals illuminate why housing also matters in this equation. Check it out and let us know what you think!

The Workforce Housing Task Force is a result of Goal #3 in the James City County Strategic Plan, the two individuals who Chair the Task Force speak about the Task Force’s vision in this week’s podcast and why they wanted to play a part. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Kenny Driscoll, the James City County Fire Marshal, joins the podcast this week to talk about grilling, fireworks and sauerkraut. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Laura Messer, the Tourism and Marketing Coordinator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the free outdoor concert series, Jamestown Jams! The next concert is Thursday, June 21 with an acoustic songwriter showcase by “The Originals” by Iota Creative Collective. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Carla Brittle, the Recreation Administrator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about Mermaid Camp, Project: 547 and more!

Michael Hipple, representative for the Powhatan District on the James City County Board of Supervisors, joins the podcast this week to talk about transportation in Hampton Roads, the importance of the military in our community and pineapple. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Ellie Rest, Family Services Specialist and Jason Sweet, Battalion Chief assigned to EMS, join the podcast this week to talk about Remembering When: A Fall and Fire Prevention Program for Older Adults. They cover eight tips for fall prevention, eight tips for fire prevention, zombies and pizza in under 24 minutes! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Kelley Herbert, Recreation Operations Coordinator for James City County, joins the podcast this week to talk about the movie night on May 4 (Coco!), Family Fun Fest on May 19 (pony rides! petting zoo!) and more! Check it out and let us know what you think.

Peg Boarman, Chair of the Clean County Commission; Kensett Teller, Chair of Keep James City County Beautiful; and Dawn Oleksy, James City County's Environmental Coordinator, join the podcast this week to talk trash, recycling and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Sue Mellen and Sharon Day, Director and Assistant Director of Financial & Management Services, join the podcast this week to talk about the proposed County budget and to explain how residents can provide input. And of course you know we had to include the zombie team question. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Jim Icenhour, Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Representative of the Jamestown District, joins the podcast this week to talk budget, working with the City of Williamsburg and the School Board and more! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Parks and Recreation Director John Carnifax joins the podcast this week to talk pickleball, pools and parks. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast

Emergency Manager Sara Ruch joins the podcast this week to talk tornadoes. We also learn how to tell a knock knock joke and we get a special visit from a hard-working weed eater! Check it out and let us know what you think! http://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast