County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
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Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Health |
Law Offices |
Licensing |
Natural Resources |
Planning |
Public Safety |
Public Works |
Recreation |
Transportation |
Deborah E. Hall, Deputy County Administrator (301) 396-8869
e-mail: halld@charlescountymd.gov
Charmaine Brown, Chief Equity Officer
ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/ethics-commission
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Rev. Robert Charles Buehler, Chair (chosen by Commission)
Natalie Cotton; Lisa Elliott; Stephen Fitzgerald, Esq.; Henry Collins, Jr., 2021. Alternate: Cindy Falkenstein, 2020.
NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Kellie Troese, Chair
Thomas Brown; Craig Hickeson; Jerome Johnson; Tamisha Keitt; Rita Murphy; Brant Romero; Bonnie Scoggins; Monica Temoney; Nicole Williams.
RURAL BROADBAND TASK FORCE
e-mail: broadbandtaskforce@charlescountymd.gov
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Jennifer L. Harris, Public Information Officer (301) 645-0580; e-mail: harrisj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/media-services/public-information-office
DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Jenifer M. Ellin, Director (301) 645-0550
e-mail: ellinj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services
BUDGET DIVISION
Jacob J. (Jake) Dyer, Chief (301) 645-0572; e-mail: dyerj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/budgetprocess
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Evelyn H. Jacobson, Chief (301) 645-0713, (301) 645-0738; fax: (301) 645-0723 e-mail: jacobsoe@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/information-technology-division
PURCHASING DIVISION
Shanna L. Reese, Chief (301) 645-0558; e-mail: reeses@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services
TREASURY DIVISION
Eric L. Jackson, Chief (301) 645-0701; e-mail: jacksone@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/fiscal-and-administrative-services/treasury-taxes
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Alexis Blackwell, Director (301) 645-0585; (301) 645-0578, ext. 2578; (301) 870-2681
e-mail: blackwea@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/human-resources
RESILIENCE AUTHORITY OF CHARLES COUNTY
Deborah Carpenter, Executive Director
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/resilience-authority
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Teresa Ball; Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D.; Daniel Donohue; Jenifer Ellin; Charles C. Glass, Ph.D.; Ryan Hicks; Patrice Kelly; David A. Nemazie; Bonnie Norman; Thomas Schueler.
Appointed by County Commissioners:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, & Families)
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term)
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m. (Jan. Feb., March, April, May, June, Sept., Oct.)
COMMISSION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Laurie J. Cangelosi; Ebony T. Cullens; Charles Cummings; George Hawley; Jonathan Lee; Jenine M. Melton; Matthew Perez; Jeanette O’Neill Rodriguez; Renaldo (Walt) Walston. Terms expire 2024.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Jennifer L. Clancy; Evelyn M. Gwynn; Sarita Spencer; Patricia J. Stine; Sandra Swinson. Terms expire 2021.
Daniella Djiogan; Aretha Larsen; Russell Scott; Clarissa Stroud-Kemp; Robbie Wilson. Terms expire 2022.
Bria Greenfield; Rillita Wilson. Terms expire 2023.
CHILD CARE PROGRAM
VISION 2020 PROGRAM
AGING & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Representing County Commissioners: Thomasina Procter (Sina) Coates, Esq.
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
SENIOR CENTERS
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Representing County Commissioners: Amanda M. Stewart
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
FAMILY, ADULT & CHILDREN SERVICES
FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by Charles County Association of Student Councils in May to 1-year term: Ian Herd, student (nonvoting), 2022
Ex officio: Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS
SAFETY & SECURITY
FISCAL SERVICES
INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOLS
STUDENT SERVICES
SUPPORTING SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
Ex officio: Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., President, College of Southern Maryland
CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION TRAINING
WALDORF CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Representing County Commissioners: Amanda M. Stewart
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:00 p.m. (except July, Aug.)
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Tracy A. Dickerson, Election Director (301) 934-8972, (301) 870-3167; 1-800-222-VOTE (toll free); fax: (301) 934-6487
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
James C. Bridgers, Jr., Ph.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 609-6903
ADMINISTRATION
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY DIVISION (Public Mental Health System)
NURSING & COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE SERVICES
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Helen I. Harrington, Chair (chosen by Council in July, 2-year term)
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Jennifer Conte; Steven Davis, Ph.D.; Brian Gardner; Deborah Hall; Quentin Love; Pat Seldon; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.
Representing County Commissioners: Robert A. Rucci
Ex officio: Helen I. Harrington, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; W. Louis Hennessy, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Tanisha Sanders, designee of President, Board of Education; Sara A. Haina, designee of Health Officer; Regina Patente, designee of Director of Social Services; Karen R. Piper, Esq., designee of State's Attorney; William F. Renahan, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Troy D. Berry, Sheriff; Gary R. Ruble, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; vacancy, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday 5:30 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.)
County Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, Maryland, April 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
GAMING PERMIT REVIEW BOARD
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Lisa A. Bailey, Clerk
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
CODES, PERMITS, & INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION
PLANNING DIVISION
TRANSIT DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
George O. Lyon, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2023
Appointed by Governor with County Commissioners' approval to 4-year terms: George O. Lyon, 2019; Samuel N. Graves, 2023.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: George O. Lyon, 2017; Edward Holland III, 2020.
Representing County Commissioners: Robert A. Rucci
Representing Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services: Robert E. Collins, 2015
Representing Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association: Thomas M. Edwards, 2015
P. O. Box 2150
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners:
TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Kevin G. Seaman, M.D., Jurisdictional Medical Director
FIRE & EMS COMMUNICATIONS
FIRE MARSHAL
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
ROADS
UTILITIES DIVISION
OPERATIONS SUPPORT TEAM
WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TEAM
WATER & WASTEWATER TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
RECREATION DIVISION
TOURISM DIVISION
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
© Copyright Maryland State Archives
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Dina M. Barclay, Director (301) 934-9305, ext. 5129; (301) 934-0129; fax: (301) 934-0139
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 - 3126
e-mail: barclayd@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/community-services
COMMISSION ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/commission-on-individuals-with-disabilities
Gia Richmond, Chair
Vacancy, Coordinator (301) 394-9305
e-mail: ccaccyf-lmb@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/charles-county-advocacy-council-for-children-youth-and-families
Staff: Julie M. Bryson (301) 645-0699; e-mail: brysonj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/commission-for-veterans-affairs
Kabir C. Tompkins, Sr., Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term), 2022
Joan C. Sabree, 2022; Marilyn Ragin, 2023; Olga Roberts, 2023.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Maxine Griffin Somerville, Chair
Danielle Jones; Aretha Larson; Eileen Lynch; La'Kenya Walter.
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/childcare
Lisa M. Furlow, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5100, (301) 934-0100
e-mail: furlowl@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services
AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/area-council-on-aging
Linda Stansbury, Chair
Rachelle Andrews-Mobley; Elaine Brown; Tiffany Brown; Laura Butrick; Theodora Carr; Kumiah Harrison; Lauretta Miles; Mattie Satterfield.
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
1-855-843-9725 (toll free)
e-mail: mdaccesspoint@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/maryland-access-point
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/senior-centers
HOUSING AUTHORITY DIVISION
Rita J. Wood, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5130; (301) 934-0130
e-mail: woodr@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/housing-services/housing-authority
HOUSING COMMISSION [AUTHORITY BOARD]
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term)
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Therese A. Wolf, Director (301) 392-6600; fax: (301) 870-3958
200 Kent Ave., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: charles.codss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/charles-county/
ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Robert L. Foster, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2022
Roberta C. Berry, 2022; Kamilah Way, 2022; Brandy L. Hunter, 2024 ; Gail P. Radcliff, 2024; Denise M. Joseph, 2026; one vacancy.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Kristi Wilson-Hill, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Marian Ashton; Theresa Caesar; Kathleen Seifert; Zebenoise Warren; Maria Weaver-Brooks; Marilyn Evans, 2017; Kelly M. Winters, 2017; Natasha Durkins, 2018.
Maurice S. Butler, Assistant Director (301) 392-6631
e-mail: maurice.butler@maryland.gov
Cynthia Russell, Assistant Director (301) 392-6415
e-mail: cindy.russell@maryland.gov
Tanisha Sanders, Ph.D. Assistant Director (301) 392-6701
e-mail: tanisha.sanders@maryland.gov
Susan Seufert, Assistant Director (301) 392-6560
e-mail: susan.seufert@maryland.gov
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 934-7224
web: www.ccboe.com/about/board-of-education
Michael K. Lukas, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)
Latina L. Wilson, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)
Jennifer S. Abell; Tajala Battle-Lockhart; Elizabeth Brown; David Hancock; Virginia R. McGraw. Terms expire 2022.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2025
P. O. Box 2770
Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 2770
(301) 932-6610, (301) 934-7223, (301) 870-3814
e-mail: mnavarro@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/
ACCOUNTABILITY
Clifford Eichel, Director (301) 934-7307; e-mail: ceichel@ccboe.com
Katherine M. (Katie) O'Malley-Simpson, Director (301) 934-7221; e-mail: komalley@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/about/public-info-media
Jason Stoddard, Director (301) 392-5550; e-mail: jstoddard@ccboe.com
Randolph A. Sotomayor, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7350; e-mail: rsotomayor@ccboe.com
Amy L. Hollstein, Deputy Superintendent (301) 934-7377; e-mail: ahollstein@ccboe.com
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nikial M. Majors, Executive Director (301) 934-7230; e-mail: nmajors@ccboe.com
Charmaine Thompson, Chief (301) 934-7260; e-mail: cthompson@ccboe.com
Marvin L. Jones, Executive Director (301) 934-7365
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Arden Sotomayor, Ph.D., Director (301) 392-7587; e-mail: asotomayor@ccboe.com
Kathy Kiessling, Director (301) 392-7510; e-mail: kkiessling@ccboe.com
Michael L. Heim, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7270; e-mail: mheim@ccboe.com
PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Steven M. Andritz, Director (301) 934-7296; e-mail: sandritz@ccboe.com
Bradley J. Snow, Director (301) 934-7262; e-mail: bsnow@ccboe.comCOLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., President (301) 934-7625, (301) 934-2251, (301) 870-3008
P. O. Box 910
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 0910
e-mail: mmurphy@csmd.edu
e-mail: info@csmd.edu (general information)
web: www.csmd.edu/BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Jay W. Webster, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2025.
Mary Cathy Allen, 2023; Shawn B. Coates, 2023; Kenneth W. Abell, 2025; Sonja M. Cox, 2025; Jose M. Gonzalez, 2025; Samuel C. Jones, 2025; Christy M. Lombardi, 2025; Cordelia Postell, 2027.
CENTER FOR TRADES & ENERGY TRAINING
6170 Hughesville Station Place, Hughesville, MD 20637
(301) 539-4730
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/regional-campus/center-for-trades-and-energy-training.html
5825 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-7791, (301) 392-5493; fax: (301) 392-0462
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/center-for-transportation-training.html
3261 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20202 - 3223
(301) 645-4303, (301) 870-6013 (DC); fax: (301) 870-6939
e-mail: waldinfo@csmd.eduPUBLIC LIBRARY
Keith Wayne Thompson, Interim Executive Director (301) 934-9001, ext. 120, (301) 870-3520; tty/tdd: (301) 934-9090
2 Garrett Ave., La Plata, MD 20646 - 5959
e-mail: kthompson@ccplonline.org
web: https://ccplonline.org/BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Jan. to 4-year terms:
Claudia Bellony-Atanga, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees), 2020
Margarita Rhoden, 2020; Kiran Sitoula, 2020; Danielle Staudt, 2022; Samantha Lynch Johnson, 2023; Vesselina Stoytcheva, 2023; one vacancy.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy (R), President (chosen by Board), 2023
Fern G. Brown (D); Dorothy C. Duffield (R); Mark A. Hashagen (R); Craig J. Renner (R); Norman J. Saunders, Sr. (D). Terms expire 2023.
P. O. Box 908
201 East Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 0908
e-mail: elections@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/board-of-electionsEMPLOYMENT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
Christine Shelton, Labor Exchange Administrator (301) 645-8712; fax: (301) 645-8713
175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602
e-mail: cshelton@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/
SOUTHERN MARYLAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
[WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Dianna E. Abney, M.D., Health Officer (301) 609-6901
P. O. Box 1050
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695 - 1050
e-mail: dianna.abney@maryland.gov
web: www.charlescountyhealth.org/
e-mail: james.bridgers@maryland.gov
BOARD OF HEALTH
County Commissioners, ex officio, serve as Board of Health.
Karen Murphy, Director (301) 609-6906
e-mail: karenl.murphy@maryland.gov
Julie A. Misero, Director (301) 609-6828
e-mail: juliea.misero@maryland.gov
Lisa Laschalt, Director (301) 609-6758
e-mail: lisa.laschalt@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (301) 609-6730
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners
Karyn M. Black, Director (301) 396-6901; e-mail: karynm.black@maryland.gov
Keena V. Carter, Director (301) 609-6801
e-mail: keena.carter@maryland.gov
Donna J. Thomas, Director (301) 609-6761
e-mail: donnaj.thomas@maryland.gov
Sara A. Haina, Director (301) 609-6616
e-mail: sara.haina@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: Sara A. Haina (301) 609-6616; e-mail: sara.haina@maryland.gov
LAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Administrator:
E. Wesley Adams III, County Attorney (301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/county-attorneyPUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michele Harewood, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 539-7330, (443) 550-6806; fax: (301) 392-3851, (301) 392-3212
200 Kent Ave., Suite 102, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: michele.harewood@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/charles
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Anthony B. (Tony) Covington, Esq. (D), State's Attorney, 2022
P. O. Box 3065
Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 3065
(301) 932-3350, (301) 870-3413, (301) 932-3305
e-mail: covingtt@charlescountymd.gov
web: http://ccsao.us/
LICENSING
BOARD OF ELECTRICIAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: John Elliott; Walter Gordon; Julius Henderson; Kathleen Quade; Andrew Rossignol; Maria Team; Benjamin Watkins; Melody Weschler.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board of License Commissioners, 1-year term)
Kathleen C. Quade, 2019; Guy N. Black, 2021; Ronald H. Grubman, 2021; Frederick Scott, 2022; William Winters, 2022.
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 396-8865, (301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
e-mail: baileyl@charlescountymd.gov
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Luke Marcek, Secretary; e-mail: lucas.marcek@maryland.gov
Brian Klaas, Chair
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director (301) 885-1346
10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite, 206, White Plains, MD 20695 - 3056
e-mail: slaglekr@meetcharlescounty.com
web: www.meetcharlescounty.com/
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS REVIEW COMMITTEE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Lucretia Freeman-Buster, Chief
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Deborah A. Carpenter, Director (301) 645-0693, (301) 645-0627
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: carpentd@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm
Jason R. Groth, Deputy Director (301) 396-5814
e-mail: grothj@charlescountymd.gov
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Helen Cheseldine; Franklin Robinson; Benjamin Schultz.
Staff: Melissa R. Hively (301) 638-2409; e-mail: hivelym@charlescountymd.gov
Wayne G. Magoon, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Robin Barnes, 2022; Kevin Wedding, 2022; Dawud Abdur-Rahman, 2024; Maya Coleman, 2024; William Murray, 2024; one vacancy.
(301) 638-3028
Staff: Ashleigh Goedeke (301) 645-0632; e-mail: goedekea@charlescountymd.gov
Claude H. Humber II, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Benjamin Watkins, 2022; Kathleen Seay, 2023; Stanley Ruth, 2024; Jennifer Walker, 2024. Alternate: one vacancy.
RURAL PLANNING & ZONING TASK FORCE
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Catherine Reisinger, Chief (301) 645-0621
e-mail: reisingc@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management
Raymond N. Shumaker, Chief (301) 645-0627
e-mail: shumaker@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management
James Campbell, Chief (301) 645-0598
e-mail: campbelj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management
Jeffry P. Barnett, Chief (301) 934-0102
e-mail: barnettj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/transportation/vango-public-transportation
VANGO (public transportation system)
(301) 609-7917; fax: (301) 632-6330
e-mail: vango@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/transportation/vango-public-transportationPUBLIC SAFETY
DETENTION CENTER
Appointed by Governor:
Michelle L. Lilly, Director (301) 609-3401
10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: lillym@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services
BOARD OF FIRE & RESCUE COMMISSIONERS
Staff: Deborah L. Green (240) 435-0171; e-mail: dgreenchc@yahoo.com
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 2150
Jennifer L. Adams, Emergency Services Specialist (301) 609-3430; e-mail: adamsjen@charlescountymd.gov
C. Edward Tucker, Chief (301) 609-3400, ext. 3, (301) 609-3425
e-mail: tuckere@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/animal-care-control
ANIMAL MATTERS HEARING BOARD
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/animal-matters-hearing-board
Matthew Cook; Eva Lightfoot; Elizabeth McWey Shelton.
Kimberly A. Stephens, Supervisor (301) 932-1713; e-mail: stephenk@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/animal-care-control/tri-county-animal-shelter
Michelle L. Lilly, Chief (301) 609-3429
e-mail: lillym@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness
John L. Filer, Chief (301) 609-3428
e-mail: filerj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness
Jeff Clements, Chief (301) 609-3535; fax: (301) 609-3556
e-mail: clementj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/911-communications
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-866-629-9882 (toll free)
Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center, Suite 1500
200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.gov
BOARD OF FIRE & RESCUE COMMISSIONERS
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Bernard W. Cochran, Acting Director (301) 609-5601
5310 Hawthorne Rd., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: cochranb@charlescountymd.gov
FACILITIES DIVISION
Terri D. Kahouk, Deputy Director (301) 932-3440
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
Mailing address: 1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: kahoukt@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-works-facilities
BUILDINGS & TRADES
John E. Earle, Chief (301) 932-3491; e-mail: earlej@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-works-facilities
Merrill Baker III, Chief (301) 932-3440; e-mail: bakerm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources
LANDFILL OPERATIONS
Brian M. Vogel, Landfill & Recycling Site Superintendent (301) 932-3038; e-mail: vogelb@charlescountymd.gov
Orlando D. Powell, Landfill & Recycling Site Superintendent (301) 932-3038; e-mail: powello@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources/landfill
RECYCLING PROGRAM
(301) 932-5656
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources/curbside-recycling
Stephen T. Staples, Chief (301) 932-3455; e-mail: stapless@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/roads
Bernard W. Cochran, Deputy Director (301) 609-7400
5310 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: cochranb@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities
WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CAPITAL SERVICES BUILDINGS, TRANSPORTATION, & STORM WATER PROJECTS TEAM
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Michelle Bolton, Chair
John H. Stevens, Chief (301) 396-5847; e-mail: stevensj@charlescountymd.gov
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/our-county/capital-services-infrastructure
James R. Sizemore, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: sizemorj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities/operations-support
Semyon (Sam) Simanovsky, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: simanovs@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities
Edward M. Gorham, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: gorhame@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities/technical-support
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM
Kelli Beavers, Director (301) 932-3470
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 - 3126
e-mail: beaversk@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/recreation-parks-tourism
PARKS & GROUNDS DIVISION
Timothy Drummond, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: drummondt@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountyparks.com/
Samuel J. Drury, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: drurys@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/recreation-parks-tourism
Ashley Chenault, Chief (301) 396-5839
e-mail: chenaulta@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.explorecharlescounty.com/home-tourism
CRAIN MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTER
Margaret (Maggie) Boyden, Tourism Marketing Coordinator (301) 396-5819
12480 Crain Highway, Newburg, MD 20664 - 2302
e-mail: boydenm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.explorecharlescounty.com/plan-your-trip/travel-tools/crain-memorial-welcome-center
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