In the premiere episode of Open Agenda, host Joe White and executive producer Joe Venosa preview the important local government meetings residents should know about, from a July 2nd public hearing on new park regulations to an upcoming airport commission meeting on runway expansion. The episode also highlights community events like the Hebron Fireman Carnival and the Pemberton 24 Festival of 5Ks. The show's main segment features an extensive interview with Wicomico County Councilman Josh Hastings, covering his work in land preservation, the county's new effort to manage invasive bamboo, and his reasoning for voting against the referendum to replace the County Executive position with a County Manager. The discussion concludes with his thoughts on the timeline and potential for the undeveloped Connelly Mill Park.
