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

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Achievement Awards – Newberry's Fiber to the Home Project: S3 Ep34 Aug 16, 2021

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Newberry won a 2021 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its project to bring a fiber-optic network to residents and businesses. Assistant Utility Director David Eldridge discusses how Newberry made this effort work and what it means for internet service going forward. See the video at https://vimeo.com/575511899.

American Rescue Plan’s “Investing in America’s Communities” Funding Available: S3 Ep33 Aug 09, 2021

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The Investing in America’s Communities program of the ARP involves $3 billion in funding opportunities. Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright talks to Robin Cooley, economic development representative for the Atlanta Region of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, to learn more. https://eda.gov/arpa/fact-sheet/

2021 Annual Meeting – Between the Lines: Redistricting and Your Budget Aug 02, 2021

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Frank Rainwater, executive director of the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, discusses the impacts of the pandemic on the state’s economy and governmental revenue, as well as the redistricting process following the 2020 Census.

2021 Annual Meeting – Broadband Is No Longer a Luxury – It’s a Necessity Aug 02, 2021

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Jim Stritzinger, broadband coordinator for the SC Office of Regulatory Staff, discusses the state’s plan to expand broadband to underserved areas. Newberry Utility Director Tim Baker and Assistant Utility Director David Eldridge talk about Newberry’s work to ensure the availability of affordable high-speed internet services to its residents and businesses.

2021 Annual Meeting – American Rescue Plan: ARP From A to Z Aug 02, 2021

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Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities; and Erica Wright, one of the Municipal Association of SC’s legislative and public policy advocates; discuss the specifics of the American Rescue Plan and allowable uses of its funds for cities and towns. Municipal Association of SC Executive Director Todd Glover moderates.

2021 Annual Meeting – Update on Legislative Session and Business Licensing Aug 02, 2021

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Municipal Association Director of Advocacy and Communications Scott Slatton reviews action during the General Assembly’s 2021 legislative session. The Association’s Deputy Executive Director Eric Budds discusses municipalities’ business license standardization efforts in 2021 to achieve compliance with the SC Business License Tax Standardization Act.

2021 Annual Meeting – Building Trust Through Open Communication Aug 02, 2021

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Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, Williamston Police Chief Tony Taylor and Bluffton Public Information Officer Debbie Szpanka talk about planning for effective communication before a crisis and other communication considerations for building trust and protecting residents. Ryan Johnson of North Charleston moderates.

2021 Annual Meeting – Don’t Become a Headline: How to Complying with the State Ethics Act Aug 02, 2021

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Meghan Walker, executive director of the SC State Ethics Commission, talks about ethics law compliance for elected officials.

2021 Annual Meeting – Hope Inspires Action: Leading Positive Community Change Aug 02, 2021

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Dr. Dave Ivan, a Michigan State University researcher who studies community change, discusses using the concept of hope when developing a vision for positive community change.

SC Freedom of Information Act FAQs: S3 Ep32 Aug 02, 2021

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The Municipal Association’s field services managers, Charlie Barrineau and Jeff Shacker, discuss some of the most common questions they receive about the SC Freedom of Information Act.

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