Welcome to the City's podcast, The Rouss Review, posted every second and fourth Monday at 5:00 pm. Season 3 of the podcast is hosted by City Manager Dan Hoffman and Communications Director Amy Simmons. Tune in each month to listen to discussions with City staff and community leaders on relevant topics, overview of the upcoming City Council meeting agenda, and important announcements you need to know.
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Podcast Transcripts
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| Podcast Date (Season 3) |
Main Topic | Special Guests | Transcription Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2021 | City Projects Update & Public Input Opportunities | Kelly Henshaw, City Engineer | Download |
| September 27, 2021 | Housing Study results, housing needs, development updates | Shawn Hershberger, Development Services Director | Download |
| September 13, 2021 | City's Drone & Smart City Programs | Scott Kensinger, Emergency Management Coordinator | Download |
| August 23, 2021 | Social Services in Winchester | Amber Dopkowski, Director | Download |
| August 9, 2021 | City Manager's Ride-along with Trash Collection & Takeaways | Michael Neese, Refuse & Recycling Manager | Download |
| July 27, 2021 | Winchester Royals | J.R. Burns & Jim Philips, Winchester Royals | Download |
| July 12, 2021 | Meet new Winc. Parks & Recreation Director | Chris Konyar | Download |
| June 21, 2021 | Local law enforcement update | Police Chief John Piper | Download |
| June 7, 2021 | Building Safety Codes | David Parker, Building Official | Download |
| May 24, 2021 | Small Business Month - Visited three small businesses | Bright Box, Bonnie Blue & Antojitos Mexicanos | Download |
| May 10, 2021 | Meet the New WFRD Chief | Jon Henschel & Interim Chief Hadden Culp | Download |
| April 26, 2021 | 2021 Strategic Plan Update | Erima Fobbs, City's Consultant | Download |
| April 12, 2021 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Process | Don Riggleman, Water & Wastewater Treatment Division Manager | Download |
| March 22, 2021 | Old Town Walking Tour | Alex Flanigan, Community Arts & Vitality Manager | Download |
| March 8, 2021 | Trash Cart Pilot Results, Recycling, Composting, Budget Season | Michael Neese, Refuse & Recycling Manager | Download |
| February 22, 2021 | Black History Month/General History | Tyson Gilpin, NAACP Education Chair | Download |
| February 9, 2021 | Hope/Valley/Tevis Road Projects & Animal Control | Perry Eisenach, Public Services Director & Cpl. Sales, WPD Animal Control Officer | Download |
| January 25, 2021 | COVID-19 Vaccinations | Dr. Colin Greene, Lord Fairfax Health District Director | Download |
| Podcast Date (Season 2) |
Main Topic | Special Guests | Now U Know Segment | Transcription Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2020 | Trash Cart Pilot Program | Michael Neese, Refuse & Recycling Manager | Water/Sewer bill assistance and payment plans | Download |
| November 12, 2020 | Adoption & Foster Care | Rebecca Hopkins & Marisa Wilcom, Social Services | National foster care stats | Download |
| October 29, 2020 | City jobs & Benefits | Paula Nofsinger, HR Director | - | Download |
| October 15, 2020 | New City Manager | Dan Hoffman, City Manager | Council-Manager form of government | Download |
| September 24, 2020 | Winchester Fire & Rescue | Hadden Culp, Interim Fire & Rescue Chief | Halloween safety tips | Download |
| September 10, 2020 | City Reopening Information | Amy Simmons, Communications Director | School bus and pedestrian laws | Download |
| August 27, 2020 | Drinking Water & Protecting the Source | Farrell Owens, Water Treatment Plant Manager Kelly Henshaw, City Engineer |
What NOT to put down the drain | Download |
| August 13, 2020 | Park Programs/Facilities | Lynn Miller, WPRD Director | Green Circle Trail | Download |
| July 30, 2020 | 2020 Census | Kathleen O'Connell, Census Partner Specialist | Online City services | Download |
| July 16, 2020 | COVID-19 & WPS Reopening | Dr. Greene, Lord Fairfax Health District Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, WPS |
Protect yourself from cyber crime | Download |
| June 25, 2020 | Fire & Rescue Recruitment | Interim Chief Hadden Culp Deputy Chief J.D. Orndorff |
Top fire causes and safety tips | Download |
| June 12, 2020 | Police Policies | Chief John Piper, Winchester Police Department | Special Event Permit Process | Download |
| May 28, 2020 | Building Safety Month | David Parker, Building Official | Green & Sustainable Home | Download |
| May 14, 2020 | S. Pleasant Valley Road Improvements | Perry Eisenach, Public Services Director | Virginia's Phase I Reopening Plan | Download |
| April 30, 2020 | Trees & Spotted Lanternfly | Jen Jenkins, City Arborist | Approved trees & Adopt-A-Tree Program | Download |
| April 16, 2020 | Child Abuse & Neglect | Candace Veney, Winchester Dept. of Social Services | Grow your own Victory Garden | Download |
| April 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Updates | Amy Simmons, Communications Director Shawn Hershberger, Development Services |
Coronavirus | Download |
| March 12, 2020 | Flood Safety & Preparedness | Scott Kensinger, Emergency Mgt. Coordinator | Coronavirus | Download |
| February 27, 2020 | Trash & Recycling Service Options | Perry Eisenach, Public Services Director | Communications for Public Works Services | Download |
| February 13, 2020 | Heart Month | Lt. Drew DeHaven, Fire & Rescue | 2020 Census | Download |
| January 30, 2020 | Year in Review | City Manager, Eden Freeman | Public Safety 2019 Year-End Stats | Download |
| January 16, 2020 | Snow Plowing | Justin Hall, Public Works Division Manager | Public Services 2019 Year-End Stats | Download |
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