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

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City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – North Charleston’s Park Circle 10/24/25 Oct 24, 2025

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The City of North Charleston won a 2025 Achievement Award in the Public Service category for its Park Circle redevelopment, which includes the world’s largest inclusive playground, an inclusive baseball field and a multi-use community facility. Hear from Mandi Mills, North Charleston’s outreach coordinator, about the project. Learn more: www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/public-service-category-city-north-charleston-park-circle-reimagined

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station 10/17/25 Oct 17, 2025

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The City of Mauldin won a 2025 Achievement Award in the Economic Development category for the BridgeWay Station project, attention-grabbing development apartments, offices, shops, restaurants and now a stadium, all with an Italianate design. Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt, City Administrator Seth Duncan and Director of Business and Development Services David Dyrhaug discuss. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/economic-development-category-city-mauldin-bridgeway-station-urban

SC/DC: Federal Government Shutdown 10/16/25 Oct 16, 2025

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Without Congress passing funding legislation, the federal government shutdown began October 1. National League of Cities Legislative Director for Housing, Community and Economic Development, Michael Wallace discusses with Todd Glover and Erica Wright about what shutdowns are, what they mean for federal employees and local economies, and what city governments should be considering and doing during a shutdown. More information: https://www.nlc.org/resource/local-official-checklist-navigating-a-federal-government-shutdown/

City Quick Connect: Avoiding Using Public Resources to Influence an Election 10/10/25 Oct 10, 2025

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South Carolina law prohibits public officials and staff from using public resources in a way that would influence an election or ballot measure. Municipal Association of SC Field Services Managers Charlie Barrineau, Desirée Fragoso and Rob Wolfe discuss what this means in practice.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Forest Acres’ Gills Creek Memorial Park 10/3/25 Oct 03, 2025

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The City of Forest Acres won a 2025 Achievement Award for its innovative development of the Gills Creek Memorial Park on a small and challenging property. City Administrator Shaun Greenwood talks about the city’s vision for the park, the process of assembling parcels and funding, and the parks’ community impact. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/10001-20000-category-city-forest-acres-gills-creek-memorial-park

SC/DC: National League of Cities 9/26/25 Sep 26, 2025

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Municipal Association of SC Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright talk with National League of Cities Senior Executive and Director of Federal Advocacy Irma Esparza Diggs. They discuss how the NLC has worked with the Municipal Association, and the current status and future outlook of Congressional funding for cities and towns.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Goose Creek’s Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater 9/19/25 Sep 19, 2025

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The City of Goose Creek won a 2025 Achievement Award in the Communications category for its promotions of the newly developed amphitheater and the concert series that take place there. Goose Creek's Marketing Manager Adam Kelly discuss the venue, the city’s marketing efforts of it, and how they track the success of their messages. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/communications-category-city-goose-creek-joseph-s-daning-amphitheater

City Quick Connect: Reducing Auto Losses 9/15/25 Sep 15, 2025

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Auto loss claims can be expensive for cities and disruptive for their operations. Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley talks about the many steps that cities can take to reduce the dangers of auto losses, including defensive driving training, as well as South Carolina’s new hands-free law requiring drivers to not hold or support cell phones while driving.

SC/DC: Federal Advocacy Efforts 9/5/25 Sep 05, 2025

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The SC/DC podcast will explore the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s work with the state’s federal delegation. Association Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright explains how the Association engages and builds relationships with U.S. representatives and senators.

From the Dome to Your Home: How Annexation Works 8/22/25 Aug 22, 2025

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Learn how annexation works in South Carolina, as well as common misconceptions about the process. Hear from the Municipal Association’s Director of Advocacy Casey Fields, Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom, as well as Legislative and Public Policy Advocates Daina Riley Phillips and Erica Wright.

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