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 1/23/26 Jan 23, 2026

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Casey Fields and Jake Broom discuss amendments to property tax bill and the Senate version of the SCDOT modernization bill. They also recap the 2026 Hometown Legislative Action Day.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/16/26 Jan 16, 2026

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At the beginning of the second half of the 2025 – 26 legislative session, Municipal Association of SC Director of Advocacy Casey Fields and Deputy Executive Director Jake Broom discuss potential changes to the homestead property tax exemption, and the SC House DOT Modernization Ad Hoc Committee’s work to possibly change road ownership and funding.

SC/DC: Rep. William Timmons 1/9/26 Jan 09, 2026

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Rep. William Timmons of South Carolina’s 4th congressional district joins the podcast to discuss his time as a state senator and how it differs from Congress, the issues involved in legislating at the federal level, how lawmakers work out compromise deals and how they address federal government shutdowns. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.

From the Dome to Your Home 12/19/25 Dec 19, 2025

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Todd Glover and Erica Wright, who also participate in the SC/DC podcast, join Casey Fields and Jake Broom to discuss what actions they would all like to see happen at the South Carolina State House and the U.S. Congress in 2026 to help cities and towns. They also discuss the Municipal Association’s 2026 Hometown Legislative Action Day, happening January 20 in Columbia.

City Quick Connect: Cybersecurity 12/12/25 Dec 12, 2025

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Cybersecurity is a critical operational issue for municipalities of every size. Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley talks about numerous key security measures that city leaders should be thinking about, cybersecurity risks for police departments, and what a cyber incident response plan should include.

SC/DC: Opportunity Zones 12/5/25 Dec 05, 2025

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Established by Congress and recently made permanent, Opportunity Zones are a tool designed to drive private investment into specifically designated communities that need it most. Shay Hawkins, the tax counsel for Sen. Tim Scott, discusses with Todd Glover and Erica Wright what Opportunity Zones are, what changes they are undergoing, and how cities and investors can take advantage of them.

City Quick Connect: Passing and Amending Ordinances 11/21/25 Nov 21, 2025

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Municipal Association General Counsel Eric Shytle and Associate General Counsel Sara Weathers discuss key questions of how city councils handle ordinances. They discuss when ordinances are needed, procedures for enacting them, amending ordinances during passage, and amending or repealing already-passed ordinances.

City Quick Connect: WeShopSC Small Business Impact 11/14/25 Nov 14, 2025

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In 2023, the Municipal Association of SC, along with Main Street SC, its downtown revitalization technical assistance program, created WeShopSC, a statewide e-commerce marketplace. Jenny Boulware and Jonathan Irick of Main Street SC talk about the latest data on WeShopSC’s impact on small businesses, and how businesses can participate.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Clio’s Community Park 11/7/25 Nov 07, 2025

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The Town of Clio won a 2025 Achievement Award for the development of a long-sought-after community park, made possible by community involvement and fundraising. Hear from Mayor Adam Pate about the effort. Learn more: www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/1-1000-population-category-town-clio-clios-community-park

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Walterboro’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion 10/31/25 Oct 31, 2025

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The City of Walterboro won a 2025 Achievement Award for its expansion of its wastewater plant, which doubled its capacity ahead of future growth. Hear from Mayor Bill Young, City Manager Jeff Molinari and Utilities Director Wayne Crosby about the project. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/5001-10000-category-city-walterboro-walterboro-wastewater-treatment-plant

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