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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLANDCOMMUNITY SERVICES
- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Senior Transportation: VanGO
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
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COMMISSION ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/commission-on-individuals-with-disabilities
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Gia Richmond, Chair
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, & Families)
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
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
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
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Kabir C. Tompkins, Sr., Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term), 2022
Joan C. Sabree, 2022; Marilyn Ragin, 2023; Olga Roberts, 2023.
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
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Maxine Griffin Somerville, Chair
Danielle Jones; Aretha Larson; Eileen Lynch; La'Kenya Walter.
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
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/childcare
VISION 2020 PROGRAM
AGING & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
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
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AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/area-council-on-aging
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Linda Stansbury, Chair
Rachelle Andrews-Mobley; Elaine Brown; Tiffany Brown; Laura Butrick; Theodora Carr; Kumiah Harrison; Lauretta Miles; Mattie Satterfield.
Representing County Commissioners: Thomasina Procter (Sina) Coates, Esq.
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
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
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
SENIOR CENTERS
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/senior-centers
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
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: Samarjeet (Sam) Virk, student (nonvoting), 2025
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: Yolonda Y. Wilson, 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.
Appointed by Board of Elections:
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: vacancy
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
NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING BOARD
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
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
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term)
Appointed by Governor with County Commissioners' approval to 4-year terms: Samuel N. Graves, 2023; Derrick A. Jones, 2027.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: George O. Lyon, 2017; Edward Holland III, 2020.
Representing County Commissioners: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III
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
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
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
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
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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 [HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD]
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term)
web: www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8
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), 2026
Roberta C. Berry, 2022; Kamilah Way, 2022; Brandy L. Hunter, 2024; Denise M. Joseph, 2026; Rainya P. Miller, Ed.D., 2026; Gail P. Radcliff, 2028.
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
Vacancy, Assistant Director (301) 392-6701
Susan Seufert, Assistant Director (301) 392-6560
e-mail: susan.seufert@maryland.gov
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: Danita Wilson (301) 934-7224; e-mail: danitawilson@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/about/board-of-education
Yonelle Moore Lee, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 4
Nicole M. Kreamer, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 3
David Hancock, Dist. 1
Samichie K. Thomas*, Dist. 1
*(appointed Oct. 2023, to replace Cindy Coulby)
Jamila Smith, Dist. 2
Brenda L. Thomas, Dist. 2
Dottery Butler-Washington, Dist. 3
Linda Warren, Dist. 4
Michael K. Lukas, At Large
Terms expire 2026.
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
Karen M. Acton, Chief Financial Officer (301) 934-7342; e-mail: kacton@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/departments/fiscal-services
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:
Yolonda Y. Wilson, 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: ywilson@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:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Kenneth W. Abell, 2025; Celeste Alexander-Frye, 2025; Pamela L. Cousins, 2025; Sonja M. Cox, 2025; Jose M. Gonzalez, 2025; Christy M. Lombardi, 2025; Cordelia Postell, 2027; Mary Cathy Allen, 2028; Shawn B. Coates, 2028.
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
KennethWayne Thompson, 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), 2027
Melanie M. Boston-Holland; Norma Jean Gibson; Jacqueline W. Gray; Sharon Lynn Hancock; Norris H. Hanes III. Terms expire 2027.
Tracy A. Dickerson, Election Director (301) 934-8972, (301) 870-3167; 1-800-222-VOTE (toll free); fax: (301) 934-6487
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:
Amber L. Wetzel, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (301) 539-7330
200 Kent Ave., Suite 102, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: amber.wetzel@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/charles
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Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Anthony B. (Tony) Covington, Esq. (D), State's Attorney, 2026
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
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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.
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Jerome Johnson, Chair
Lisa Drew; Sharonda Johnson-Wilkes; Teresa Jones; Ananiah Mitchell; Sheri Walder; Isabell Williams.
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/animal-care-center
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
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Martin L. Harris, Director (301) 609-5601
5310 Hawthorne Rd., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: harrism@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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