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The County Conversation
County Conversation features Fairfax County Government employees and subject matter experts discussing programs, services, and items of interest to residents.
Episodes
The County ConversationTax Relief Programs with Justin Nejad
Justin Nejad of the Department of Tax Administration discusses tax relief programs
The County ConversationSmart Recovery Program with Michael Schut
Michael Schut, Parent Support Specialist in the Children Youth and Families Division, Department of Family Services, provides Parent Support Services to…
The County ConversationPermits, Permitting and Land Development Services with Bill Hicks
Permits, Permitting and Land Development Services with Bill Hicks
The County ConversationAnger and Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)
Anger and Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)

The County ConversationAdoption Awareness Month
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Tela Jones, foster care and adoption specialist with the Fairfax County Department of Family…
The County ConversationHealthy Minds Foster Futures Mental Health Virtual 5K Walk
Healthy Minds Foster Futures Mental Health Virtual 5K Walk
The County ConversationStep Up 4 Kids During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Step Up 4 Kids During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The County ConversationNational Preparedness Month and Emergency Preparedness
National Preparedness Month and Emergency Preparedness

The County ConversationStormwater Management, Watershed and Stream Health
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks Stormwater Management, Watershed and Stream Health
The County ConversationSolid Waste Management Program
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Hans Christensen Director of Operations and Solid Waste Management Program
The County ConversationDomestic and Sexual Violence Services' Hospital Accompaniment Program
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Abby Picard of the Department of Family Services Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Hospital…
The County ConversationStream Health and Restoration
Charles Smith, Branch Chief, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Stormwater Planning Division, Watershed Projects Implementation Branch…
The County ConversationDisease Carrying Insects
Lauren Lochstampfor talks about the Disease Carrying Insects Program of the Fairfax County Health Department
The County ConversationResponsible Sourcing and how to sell to Fairfax County
Chris McGough, sustainable procurement coordinator, Department of Procurement and Materials Management (DPMM), and they talk about DPMM’s “responsible…
The County ConversationEnvironmental and Energy Coordination
Kambiz Agazi talks about Fairfax County's new Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination.

The County ConversationStaying heart healthy
February is Heart Month, and a good time to take stock of what we all are doing to keep our hearts healthy and beating strong. Leah is a seasoned nurse who has…
The County ConversationTeen Dating Violence Awareness Month
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Judy McCullen, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher at Herndon High School in Herndon. February…
The County ConversationUnderstanding adverse childhood experiences
Marla Zometsky discusses understanding adverse childhood experiences on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationThe Lock and Talk program
Prevention specialist Katie Scipione discusses the Lock and Talk program on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationVolunteer opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities
Theresa Brown discusses volunteer opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationFinancial crimes and holiday safety
2nd Lt. Chuck Riddle discusses financial crimes and holiday safety on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationHoliday caregiving with older adults
Destiny Fritz talks about holiday caregiving with older adults on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationFoster care and adoption
Jessica Moser talks about foster care and adoption on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationTechnological upgrades in the county libraries
Robert Harvey talks about technological upgrades in the County Libraries on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationDomestic Violence Awareness Month
Angela Yeboah discusses Domestic Violence Awareness Month on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationFire Prevention Week
Battalion Chief George Robbins and Marla Williams discuss Fire Prevention Week on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationOnsite sewage, wells and water programs
Kevin Crisler talks onsite sewage, wells and water programs on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationBack-to-school and pedestrian safety
Lt. Andrew Wehrlen of the FCPD Traffic Division talks back-to-school and pedestrian safety, on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationMedical Reserve Corp
Paula Rosca of the Health Department discusses the Medical Reserve Corp, on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationRCC Rides, a free transportation service in Reston
Samantha Stettner discusses RCC Rides, a free transportation service in Reston, on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationCapital Fortitude Exercise
Jesse Habourn of the Health Department discusses the Capital Fortitude Exercise on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationThe Virginia Room
We talk about the Virginia Room with Head Librarian Laura Wickstead on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationFather Engagement Program
Marcus Garr and Bennie Herron discuss the county’s Father Engagement Program on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationSpeech and Hearing Clinic
Speech pathologist Constance Bell talks about the county’s Speech and Hearing Clinic on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationThe Library on Your Phone
The Library on Your Phone is the topic of conversation with FCPL’s Laurel Tacoma on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationCommunity Emergency Response Guide
The Community Emergency Response Guide is the topic of conversation with OEM’s Courtney Arroyo on this edition of the County Conversation.
The County ConversationParenting education programs
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Natalie Bailey from the Department of Family Services about the County’s parenting education programs.
The County ConversationTeen dating violence awareness month
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Helen McDonald of the Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services about teen dating violence…
The County ConversationCommunity outreach
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Sam Collins, Community Outreach Manager at the Health Department about community outreach work.
The County ConversationStalking
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Colleen Armstrong from the Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence about stalking.
The County ConversationMcLean Community Center
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to George Sachs, Executive Director of the McLean Community Center, about its $8million renovation.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for December 19, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Amanda Snow, Youth Services Information Assistant about the best books of 2018.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for December 5, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks about flu and flu vaccine with Maria Stock, Maternal and Child Health Nurse with the Health Department.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for November 21, 2018
On this episode of County Conversation, Jim talks with Paul Douglas Michnewicz, Reston Community Center Arts and Events Director. We find out about events…
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for November 7, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Dawn Hyman with the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services about food collection, distribution and food…
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for October 24, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Hannah Park, Foster Care and Adoption Specialist with the Department of Family Services, about Adoption Awareness…
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for October 10, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Bill Delaney from the Fire and Rescue Department about fire prevention and safety and Fire Prevention Month.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for September 26, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Viki Kinsman to discuss absentee voting in Fairfax County.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for September 12, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Nanette Bowler director of the Department of Family Services and discuss the Kinship Program.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for August 29, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Michele Brookhart with the Health Department’s School Health Program.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for August 1, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Deputy County Executive Tisha Deeghan as they talk about her role within the county and her vision for future of…
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for July 18, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know County Executive Bryan J. Hill as they talk about Fairfax county, future and present.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for July 3, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Ed Ryan, Fairfax Gang Prevention Coordinator, about what you need to know about gangs in Fairfax County.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for June 20, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to James Gillespie, director of Healthy Minds Fairfax, about mental health awareness of youth and young adults.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for June 6, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Bennie Herron of the Fatherhood Engagement Unit about Fatherhood Awareness Month.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for May 23, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Chrissy Anderson about the Neighborhood and Community Services Board Turning Point program.
The County ConversationThe County Conversation Podcast for May 9, 2018
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Urban Forester Jack Bagget with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services about the Emerald Ash Borer…