Shorter Topics is kicking off a new season and this time it's hitting the road. This season, County Executive Chris Shorter will be taking the show on location with Shorter Topics: Across the County to spotlight leaders, projects and places that shape life across Prince William County.

In the first episode of the season, the show dives into budget season with a high-level look at the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and how it helps plan for the county’s future. Recorded at Fire Station 26 in Woodbridge, Chris sits down with David Sinclair, Director of Management and Budget, to explore how long-term planning turns into real community assets that support public safety and quality of life.

Check out the latest Shorter Topics, where County Executive Chris Shorter talks housing with Joan Duckett, Housing & Community Development Director, and Tanya Washington, Planning Office Director, highlighting real progress and what it means for families and residents at every stage of life.

In the latest episode, County Executive Chris Shorter sits down with Phyllis Jennings-Holt, Director of Social Services, for a conversation about how the county supports our most vulnerable residents and helps them access services when they need them. They walk through the different types of food assistance available, talk about how the county reaches out to individuals who panhandle and connects them with meaningful support and take a closer look at foster care and share ways the community can get involved. Phyllis also opens up about her own path into public service and what continues to inspire her in this work.

This episode gives an inside look at how Social Services supports individuals and families across Prince William County, and how everyone can play a part.