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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND
Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
Community Services |
Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Health |
Information Technology |
Law Offices |
Licensing |
Planning |
Public Safety |
Recreation |
Tourism |
Transportation |
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Stephen A. Brayman, Director (301) 645-0585, (301) 645-0578, (301) 870-2681
e-mail: braymans@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/hr/
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Richard A. Aldridge, Director (301) 645-0724
e-mail: aldridgr@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/it/
HUMAN SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Michael D. Luginbill, Director (301) 396-5238, (301) 396-5245
e-mail: luginbim@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/hsp/
OFFICE OF TOURISM
Joanne Roland, Chief (301) 645-0551
e-mail: rolandj@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/tourism/
PUBLIC INFORMATION & MEDIA OPERATIONS OFFICE
George E. Clarkson, Press Secretary (301) 645-0550, (301) 870-3000
e-mail: clarksoe@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/commissioners/pio/default.htm
mailing address:
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Ex officio: Reuben B. Collins II, County Commissioner; Samuel N. Graves, Jr. (alternate).
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Selected by Charles County Association of Student Councils (May): Andrew Van Woerkom, 2007
Ex officio: James E. Richmond, Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
BUDGET, FINANCE, & TECHNOLOGY
HUMAN RESOURCES
INSTRUCTION
MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Ex officio: Bradley Gottfried, Ph.D., President, College of Southern Maryland
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
Tracy A. Dickerson, Election Director
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Robert J. Fuller, Chair (chosen by Council in July, 2-year term) (301) 645-0559, (301) 870-3000
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Denis Brien; Steven Davis, Ph.D.; Allen Evans; Victoria Greenfield; John Hayden; Michael Luginbill; Kelly Medina; Buddy Poynor; Ronnie Prasser. Terms expire 2008.
Ex officio: Robert C. Nalley, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Richard A. Cooper, District Administrative Judge, District Court; Samuel N. Graves, Jr., designee of Board of County Commissioners; Col. Donald M. Wade, President, Board of Education; Shirley M. Lamb, designee of Health Officer; Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D., Director of Social Services; Tony Covington, Jr., Esq., designee of State's Attorney; William Walter, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Michael Wyant, designee of Sheriff; Douglas Mohler, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Narciso Samson, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DISABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTIONS
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING & COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE SERVICES
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Charles County Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, Maryland, April 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Lisa A. Bailey, Clerk
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PERMITS ADMINISTRATION
PLANNING
PARKS & GROUNDS DIVISION
ROADS DIVISION
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Appointed by Governor with County Commissioners' approval to 4-year terms: Edward Yates, 2005; Charles R. Perry III, 2007; Rudolf A. Carrico, Jr., Esq., 2007.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Samuel Y. Bowling, Sr., 2007; John Conlon, 2008.
Representative of Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association: Glenn O'Neil, 2005
Representative of Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services: Robert E. Collins, 2005
Representative of County Commissioners: Samuel N. Graves, Jr.
P. O. Box 2150
SHERIFF
EXECUTIVE SERVICES DIVISION
INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
TRAINING DIVISION
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
PATROL DIVISION
SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Garrett Ave. Building, 6 Garrett Ave., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Margaret E. Cheseldine, Director
Southern Maryland Trade Center, 101 Catalpa Drive, Suite 100, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-9305, (301) 934-0100
e-mail: cheseldm@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/cs/
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677AGING & COMMUNITY CENTERS DIVISION
Karen L. Lehman, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5109, (301) 934-0109
e-mail: lehmank@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/cs/aging
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Richard R. Clark Senior Center
1210 East Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5423, (301) 870-2015HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Rita J. Wood, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5130; (301) 934-0130
e-mail: woodr@charlescounty.orgRECREATION DIVISION
Eileen B. Minnick, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5135; (301) 934-0135
e-mail: minnicke@charlescounty.orgTRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Lisa M. Quill, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5102; (301) 934-0102
e-mail: quilll@charlescounty.orgVANGO (public transportation system)
(301) 609-7917; fax: (301) 632-6330
web: www.go-vango.comDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D., Director
P. O. Box 1010
200 Kent Ave., La Plata, MD 20646 - 1010
(301) 392-6600; fax: (301) 870-3958
e-mail: rbridgett@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/charles.htmCITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Robert L. Foster, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2010
C. Lynn Anderson, 2004; L. Michael Phillips, 2006; Gail Radcliff, 2008; Fred W. Bowman, 2010; Mary Jo Comer, Ed.D., 2010; one vacancy.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Stephen E. Mitchell, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2009
Virginia Benedict, 2008; Shanell L. Brown, 2008; Karen L. Coombs, 2008; Idi Aisha Clarke, 2009; Thomas R. Simpson, Jr., 2009; Elaine S. Belson, 2010; Suzanne F. Wible, 2010.
ADMINISTRATION
Leslie C. Johnson, Assistant Director (301) 392-6618
e-mail: ljohnso2@dhr.state.md.us
Donna M. Harley, Assistant Director (301) 392-6416
e-mail: dharley1@dhr.state.md.us
Stephen J. Sturgill, Assistant Director (301) 392-6640
e-mail: ssturgil@dhr.state.md.us
Judith C. Wilson, Assistant Director (301) 392-6701
e-mail: jwilson4@dhr.state.md.usEDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 934-7224
web: www.ccboe.com/site/boardofed/boardofed.htm
Col. Donald M. Wade, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2010
Roberta S. (Bobbie) Wise, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2010
Jennifer S. Abell; Collins A. Bailey; Charles E. Carrington; Maura H. Cook; Pamela A. Pederson. Terms expire 2010.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
James E. Richmond, Superintendent of Schools, 2009
P. O. Box 2770
Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 2770
(301) 932-6610, (301) 870-3814
e-mail: jrichmond@mail.ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.comCOMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, & MEDIA RELATIONS
Katherine (Katie) O'Malley-Simpson, Coordinator (301) 934-7221
e-mail: komalley@ccboe.comADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Ronald G. Cunningham, Associate Superintendent (301) 934-7320
e-mail: rcunningham@ccboe.com
Paul T. Balides, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7350
e-mail: pbalides@ccboe.com
Keith A. Hettel, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7230
e-mail: khettel@ccboe.com
John H. Cox, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7369
e-mail: jcox@ccboe.comCURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Barbara R. Graves, Director (301) 934-7372
e-mail: bgraves@ccboe.com
Minnie L. Reynolds, Ed.D., Director (301) 934-7244
e-mail: mreynolds@ccboe.com
Melissa B. Charbonnet, Director (301) 934-7389
e-mail: mcharbonnet@ccboe.comSUPPORTING SERVICES
Charles L. Wineland, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7270
e-mail: cwineland@ccboe.com
TRANSPORTATION
Santy W. DiSabatino, Director (301) 934-7262
e-mail: sdisabatino@ccboe.comCOLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Bradley Gottfried, Ph.D., President
P. O. Box 910
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 0910
(301) 934-2251, (301) 870-3008
e-mail: bgottfried@csmd.edu
e-mail: info@csmd.edu (general information)
web: www.csmd.eduBOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Joseph F. Shannon, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2009
Gregory V. Billups, 2006; Sarah L. Barley, 2007; Robert L. Healy, Ph.D., 2008; Dorthea Holt Smith, 2008; Charles R. Bailey, Jr., Esq., 2010; MacArthur Jones, 2010; James K. Raley, Jr., 2010; Janice T. Walthour, 2010; Mary Maddox Krug, Esq., 2011.
WALDORF CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
3261 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20202 - 3223
(301) 645-4303, (301) 870-6013 (DC)
fax: (301) 870-6939
web: www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/waldorf/index.htmlPUBLIC LIBRARY
Emily Ferren, Director
2 Garrett Ave., La Plata, MD 20646 - 5959
(301) 934-9001, (301) 870-3520
e-mail: eferren@somd.lib.md.us
tty/tdd: (301) 934-9090
web: www.ccplonline.orgBOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Jan. to 4-year terms:
Christopher J. Iekel, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees), 2007
Carolyn C. Woodside, 2006; David W. Saxton, 2007; Jason P. Faherty, 2008; Henry Sharles, 2008; Miriam P. Kimball, 2009; Stephanie L. Possehl, 2009.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Francis J. Mason (R), President (chosen by Board), 2007
Gloria D. Hampton (D), 2011; Fern G. Brown (D), 2011. Substitutes: Craig J. Renner (R), 2007; Norman J. Saunders, Sr. (D), 2011.
P. O. Box 908
9320 W. & W. Industrial Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 0908
(301) 934-8972, (301) 870-3167
e-mail: dickerst@charlescounty.org
fax: (310) 934-6487
web: www.charlescounty.org/boe/EMPLOYMENT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND WORKFORCE SERVICES
Carolyn Mitchell, Workforce Investment Area Administrator
Levon Roane, Labor Exchange Administrator
175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20604 - 2712
(301) 645-8712; fax: (301) 645-8713
e-mail: camitchell@dllr.state.md.us
e-mail: lroane@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/charles/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.htmlHEALTH
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Contact: Shirley M. Lamb (301) 609-6608
e-mail: shirleyl@dhmh.state.md.us
e-mail: fullerr@charlescounty.org
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Chinnadurai Devadason, M.D., D.P.H., Health Officer
P. O. Box 1050
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695 - 1050
(301) 609-6901
e-mail: drd@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.charlescountyhealth.orgADMINISTRATION
Laurie R. Smith, Director (301) 609-6908
e-mail: lauries@dhmh.state.md.us
Linda A. Blake, Director (301) 609-6806
e-mail: lindab@dhmh.state.md.us
Gary L. Davis, Director (301) 609-6755
e-mail: garyd@dhmh.state.md.us
Amber B. Starn, Director (301) 609-6930
e-mail: ambers@dhmh.state.md.us
Paul E. Donato, Director (301) 609-6734
e-mail: pauld@dhmh.state.md.us
Manjula D. Paul, Director (301) 609-6801
e-mail: mpaul@dhmh.state.md.us
Donna J. Thomas, Director (301) 609-6761
e-mail: donnat@dhmh.state.md.us
Shirley M. Lamb, Director (301) 609-6608
e-mail: shirleyl@dhmh.state.md.usLAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Roger L. Fink, Esq., County Attorney
P. O. Box 2150
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 2150
(301) 645-0555
e-mail: finkr@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/coattorneyDISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Brian C. Denton, Esq., District Public Defender
Southern Maryland Trade Center, 101 Catalpa Drive, Suite 102A, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 609-9802, (301) 753-4453
e-mail: bdenton@mail.opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/locations/charles.htm
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STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Leonard C. Collins, Jr., Esq. (D), State's Attorney, 2010
P. O. Box 3065
Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 3065
(301) 932-3350, (301) 870-3413, (301) 932-3305
LICENSING
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Lemon H. Moses, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board of License Commissioners, 1-year term), 2010
John L. Sprague III, 2006; Burkey Boggs, 2008; Jack Cheseldine, 2008; Pamela M. Smith, 2008.
P. O. Box 2150
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 2150
(301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
e-mail: baileyl@charlescounty.org
PLANNING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
John Reardon, Director
103 Centennial St., Suite C, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 885-1347
e-mail: reardonj@charlescounty.org
web: www.ccbiz.org
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Roy E. Hancock, Director
P. O. Box 2150
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 2150
(301) 645-0627
e-mail: hancockr@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/pgmPLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Raymond R. Dettig, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners), 2006
Thomas M. Datcher, Jr., 2005; Robert Mitchell, 2006; Roberta S. Wise, 2006; Duncan Creelman, 2008; Louis Grasso, 2008; Gail Manuel, 2008.
CAPITAL SERVICES
Melvin C. (Chuck) Beall, Jr., Chief (301) 645-0693, (301) 870-3937
e-mail: beallm@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/pgm/devserv
Michael K. Hinchy, Chief (301) 645-0625
e-mail: hinchym@charlescounty.org
Peter A. Paff, Director (301) 645-0607, (301) 870-3935
e-mail: paffp@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/pgm/permits
David A. Umling, Director (301) 645-0598, (301) 870-3896
e-mail: umlingd@charlescounty.orgDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Michael T. Mudd, Director
1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 932-3440, (301) 870-2778
e-mail: muddm@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/pf/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - BUILDINGS & TRADES DIVISION
Willis C. Proper, Chief (301) 932-3490
e-mail: properb@charlescounty.org
Thomas C. Roland, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: rolandt@charlescounty.org
web: www.govt.co.charles.md.us/pf/pg/
Stephen T. Staples, Chief (301) 932-3450, (301) 932-3455
e-mail: stapless@charlescounty.org
Dennis L. Fleming, Chief (301) 932-3440, (301) 932-3445
e-mail: flemingd@charlescounty.orgRECYCLING
(301) 932-3440DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES
Jerome L. Michael, Director
5310 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 609-7400, (301) 609-5601
e-mail: michaelj@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/utilitiesPUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Donald P. McGuire, Director
10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 609-3400, ext. 1, (301) 609-3402
e-mail: mcguired@charlescounty.org
web: www.charlescounty.org/esBOARD OF FIRE & RESCUE COMMISSIONERS
Rudolf A. Carrico, Jr., Esq., Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2007
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 2150
(301) 645-0643; fax: (301) 392-9164
e-mail: adamsj@govt.co.charles.md.us
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
C. Edward Tucker, Chief (301) 609-3400, ext. 3, (301) 609-3425
e-mail: tuckere@govt.co.charles.md.us
web: www.charlescounty.org/es/animalcontrolANIMAL SHELTER
Kimberly Stephens, Supervisor (301) 932-1713
e-mail: stephenk@govt.co.charles.md.usFIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Duane K. Svites, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Southern Region
200 Duke St., Suite 1500, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-6820; 1-866-629-9882 (toll free)
e-mail: dksvites@mdsp.org
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Rex W. Coffey, Sheriff, 2010
P. O. Box 189
6915 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646 - 0189
(301) 609-6543
e-mail: coffeyr@ccso.us
web: www.ccso.usOFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Capt. Troy D. Berry, Commander (301) 609-6555
e-mail: berryt@ccso.usADMINISTRATION
Maj. Joseph B. Gibson, Assistant Sheriff (301) 609-6441
e-mail: gibsonb@ccso.us
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
R. J. (Jack) Hurd, Director (301) 609-6544
e-mail: hurdj@ccso.us
Capt. Robert L. Cleaveland, Commander (301) 609-6439
e-mail: cleavelandr@ccso.us
Capt. David A. Saunders, Commander (301) 609-6505
e-mail: saundersd@ccso.us
Capt. Michael D. Rackey, Commander (301) 932-3049
e-mail: rackeym@ccso.us
OPERATIONS
Maj. Joseph C. Montminy, Assistant Sheriff (301) 609-6536
e-mail: montminyj@ccso.usCORRECTIONS DIVISION
Pamela W. Dottellis, Director
P. O. Box 1690
6905 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646 - 1690
(301) 932-3100, (301) 870-2210
e-mail: dottellisp@ccso.us
Capt. J. Scott Whitcraft, Commander (301) 609-6540
e-mail: whitcrafts@ccso.us
Capt. Daniel L. Gimler, Commander (301) 609-6575
e-mail: gimlerd@ccso.us
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. Michael F. McGuigan, Commander (301) 609-6541
e-mail: mcguiganm@ccso.us
Capt. Michael S. Klotz, Commander (301) 609-5978
e-mail: klotzm@ccso.us
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