Henderson County Conversations Podcast
In Episode 14 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, September is National Preparedness Month, and Chief Communication Officer Mike Morgan is joined by Emergency Management Planner and Preparedness Coordinator Victoria Cortes to discuss how County residents can be prepared for disasters and emergencies.
In Episode 13 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with Assistant County Manager Amy Brantley for a deep dive into the budget process. We also have a chance to say goodbye to Amy as she will be retiring at the end of June after 25 years of service to Henderson County and 32 years total in Local Government work. Thanks for all you have done for the residents of Henderson County!
In Episode 12 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Jodi Grabowski, Department of Strategic Behavorial Health Director and Juliana Whitaker, Community Health Improvement Specialist, joins Mike Morgan to discuss mental health and the #YouMatterHendo campaign.
In Episode 11 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan is joined by Capital Projects Construction Manager Bryan Rhodes and Facility Services Director Andrew Griffin for updates on County construction projects. From the Ecusta Trail to the Veteran Service's Building, they update all things construction!
In Episode 10 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with Health Director Steve Smith as he nears his retirement date. Steve has served as Henderson County's Health Director for over 10 years, and he reflects back on his 30-year career in the public health field. We all wish Steve the best of luck!
In Episode 9 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, we are talking about the Farmland Preservation Taskforce. Join Mike Morgan with Business and Community Development Director Christopher Todd and Planner 1 for Henderson County Liz Hanson.
In Episode 8 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with County Engineer Marcus Jones to talk some trash! Marcus knows all things Solid Waste in the County. From the new third bay at our transfer station, to recycling, Mike and Marcus are Talkin' Trash!
In Episode 7 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with County Manager John Mitchell and Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Denisa Lauffer to discuss the vital role all 37 volunteer boards and committees play in Henderson County Government.
In Episode 6 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Bruce Gilliam and Senior Games Director Lynn Metcalf to discuss all their staff does for recreation in the County and to share plans for this year's Senior Games, which begin April 30th.
In Episode 5 of our Henderson County Conversations Podcast, February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Mike Morgan sits down with April Brown, Dental Hygienist with Henderson County Department of Public Health to discuss the importance of good dental habits for the children of Henderson County.
In Episode 4 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan and Chris Todd discuss the County's ongoing efforts to help bring more broadband access to homes and businesses in Henderson County.
In Episode 3 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with Jodi Grabowski, Henderson County Behavioral Health Systems Director and Daniel Conway, Henderson County Director of the Adult Recovery Court, to discuss the opioid crisis in America, how it affects Henderson County and what we are doing in the County to combat the crisis, including the start of the Adult Recovery Court.
In Episode 2, it's our 2023 Year in Review. Mike Morgan and Chris Todd take a look back at events that shaped a great year in Henderson County. From the 2045 Comp Plan to ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings, 2023 was a very eventful year!
Episode 1, Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan and Emergency Services Director JImmy Brissie recap the Poplar Drive fire, discuss the hours of training our emergency teams go through and offer tips to be safe and healthy this winter season.