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

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From the Dome to Your Home 2/5/2021: S3 Ep5 Feb 08, 2021

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss amendments to the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, the municipal parking bill, changes to tort caps and the COVID-19 vaccine relief bill.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/29/2021: S3 Ep4 Feb 01, 2021

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields talk about the progress of the abandoned buildings tax credit extension, the COVID-19 vaccine bill and the bill that would affect the way cities and towns can establish parking along state highways.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/22/2021: S3 Ep3 Jan 25, 2021

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about virtual meetings for the SC House and Senate, the state’s work to advance vaccination efforts and changes to Senate rules.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/15/2021: S3 Ep2 Jan 19, 2021

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the Municipal Association’s advocacy work on funding from the Local Government Fund and additional funding for the opioid antidote naloxone.

The 2021 Legislative Session Begins: S3 Ep1 Jan 11, 2021

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields talk about what legislative work at the State House is going to look like in the new term, including major issues facing the General Assembly and the Municipal Association’s Advocacy Initiatives.

Get ready for the 2021 Achievement Awards: S2 Ep43 Dec 21, 2020

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Applications for the Municipal Association’s 2021 Achievement Awards are open through February 10. Communications Manager Meredith Houck explains what to consider when applying, including the different categories for cities and towns, and the submission process. More information: https://www.masc.sc/pages/municipalities/achievement-awards/default.aspx

Standardization and Business License Data: S2 Ep 42 Dec 14, 2020

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There are several steps cities and towns should take in early 2021 with their business license data as they get ready for standardization. Manager for Collection Programs Caitlin Cothran discusses assigning codes to businesses and data preparation.

Business License Standardization Basics: S2 Ep41 Dec 07, 2020

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The new SC Business License Tax Standardization Act means that cities and towns must transition to a new way of administering this tax. Director of Advocacy and Communications Scott Slatton examines the law’s requirements and what the compliance process will look like in 2021.

Residency Requirements for Elected Office: S2 Ep40 Nov 23, 2020

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The right to run for and hold office in a municipality has residency requirements, and the question of whether councilmembers meet the requirements can sometimes be difficult to answer. The Municipal Association’s General Counsel Eric Shytle and Field Services Manager Charlie Barrineau discuss the legal background of the question and how officials can approach it when it arises. Read the related Uptown article at https://l.masc.sc/ResidencyReqs20.

Achievement Awards - West Columbia River District Redevelopment: S2 Ep39 Nov 16, 2020

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West Columbia won a 2020 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its River District redevelopment. Mayor Tem Miles discusses the many aspects of this economic development effort.

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