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.
Next step on PILT requires more outreach
Facing headwinds on making PILT funding permanent, county veteran Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) told county officials to reach out to any member of Congress who will listen.
Information-sharing bill could protect court workers
The Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act could provide more than 30,000 state and local judges with access to security assessments, best practices and a database of threats made against colleagues in the justice field.
Commissioner fights for ‘forgotten’ township
Yolanda Smith Charles has championed a small municipality in her Oakland County, Mich. district that has been dismantled as others grow.
California counties fight agricultural crime
Sheriffs' offices and prosecutors in California's central valley make specific efforts to prevent and prosecute crimes against the agricultural community.
