City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina - Municipal Association of SC

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City Quick Connect: Hometown Legislative Action Day Preview 1/19/24 Jan 19, 2024

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The Municipal Association’s Hometown Legislative Action Day is coming up on February 6. Association Executive Director Todd Glover talks about the importance of city leaders connecting with their delegation at the State House, and Association General Counsel Eric Shytle describes the session on Act 57 and workforce housing. The Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government will take place the next day on February 7. Staff Associate for Training and Learning Solutions Urica Floyd describes the course offerings. More information: https://www.masc.sc/2024-hometown-legislative-action-day

From the Dome to Your Home 1/19/24 Jan 19, 2024

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about testimony from different groups on liquor liability insurance costs, as well as the importance of communication between municipalities and county governments on land development issues.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/12/24 Jan 12, 2024

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk with the Association’s two legislative and public policy advocates, Joannie Nickel and Erica Wright, about the beginning of the second part of the 2023 – 24 legislative session. They discuss zero millage, funding through the Local Government Fund, short-term rental regulation, possible revisions to the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, and legislative rule changes.

From the Dome to Your Home 12/15/23 Dec 14, 2023

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about the Municipal Association’s 2024 Advocacy Initiatives, including the new initiative of supporting more state funding and other resources for mental health services. They also talk about legislative issues that may arise in 2024, such as potentially extending the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, possible impact fee changes, liquor liability reform and others.

From the Dome to Your Home 12/8/23 Dec 08, 2023

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton introduce Mary Catherine Lawton, the Municipal Association’s new research and legislative analyst. They discuss the role of research in the Association’s advocacy efforts and the resources it provides to cities and towns.

From the Dome to Your Home 12/1/23 Dec 01, 2023

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton discuss some of the factors that will affect the 2024 session of the General Assembly. Redistricting and the 2024 elections will have an impact, as well as debate on issues ranging from judicial reform to guns and abortion.

City Quick Connect: Excellence on Main Street Award – Downtown Laurens’ Bailey Building 11/17/23 Nov 17, 2023

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Gary and Apryl Bailey won Main Street South Carolina’s 2023 Excellence on Main Street Award for their revitalization of the Bailey Building in downtown Laurens. The Baileys, who operate their accounting firm out of the building as one of its uses, explain the rehabilitation work they sought for the historic bank building while preserving its character. They also discuss how they used tax credits to make the process economically practical. Main Street South Carolina Manager Jenny Boulware hosts this podcast out of the Bailey Building itself. See the award video at vimeo.com/848100311.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Cayce River Arts District Development 11/10/23 Nov 10, 2023

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The City of Cayce won a 2023 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its River Arts District development, a project that leveraged public art and special events into economic development opportunities and a stronger sense of community in Cayce’s historic downtown. City Manager Tracy Hegler discusses the logistics behind bringing the Arts District to life. See the award video at vimeo.com/848100187.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Bluffton’s Neighborhood Assistance Program 11/3/23 Nov 03, 2023

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The Town of Bluffton won a 2023 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its Neighborhood Assistance Program, a multifaceted initiative to help keep residents in their homes. Bluffton’s Director of Growth Management Kevin Icard and Workforce and Affordable Housing Manager Victoria Smalls talk about the program. See the award video at https://vimeo.com/848100122.

From the Dome to Your Home 10/27/23 Oct 27, 2023

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about Municipal Association outreach to cities and towns through the recent Regional Advocacy Meetings. They also discuss H3734, the municipal election bill, which would require all municipalities to have elections on certain dates during odd-numbered years.

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