Charlie Ban
County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer
About Charlie Ban
Charlie is the County News digital editor and senior writer. He previously covered Hanover, Goochland and Louisa counties in Virginia for the Herald-Progress; Westmoreland, Fairfax, Henrico and Chesterfield counties in Virginia for the Times-Dispatch; and Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland and Armstrong counties in Pennsylvania for the Valley News Dispatch. He has a B.A. from the University of Richmond, 2004.
Now I know I can adapt my communication style
San Juan County, N.M. Commissioner Terri Fortner spent her career working with people one-on-one, but she overcame hangups about online communication when the pandemic forced her onto video calls when she first took office.
County service meets a veteran’s need for purpose in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
After Drew Mullins transitioned from a high-performance lifestyle in the military, he found the environment and purpose he sought when he took office in his county.
FEMA bill staffers offer insights into reform effort
NACo Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force heard from staffers who helped shape a bill that would make dramatic changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Pa. counties consider furloughs, loans as state budget lapse continues
For the third time since 2015, an unresolved state budget dispute that has dragged on for several months has left counties without the revenue that they depend on to provide critical services.
Missouri association building to make horror film debut
The Missouri Association of Counties found a new building to house its offices, complete with meeting space and an embalming room, thanks to its past as a funeral home.