City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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2022 Hometown Legislative Action Day – Executive Director Todd Glover Feb 03, 2022

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Todd Glover, executive director of the Municipal Association of SC, highlights the impact of legislative advocacy for South Carolina’s cities and towns, and takes a look at the Association’s strategic plan for the coming years: economic development, workforce and civility in government.

2022 Hometown Legislative Action Day – President Kathy Pender Feb 03, 2022

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City of Rock Hill Councilmember Kathy Pender, president of the Municipal Association of SC, examines the ways that South Carolina’s cities and towns have risen to the challenges of the pandemic, and what will come next for the state’s municipalities.

2022 Hometown Legislative Action Day – Federal Advocacy Panel Discussion Feb 03, 2022

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Alyssa Leigh Richardson, state director and deputy chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, as well as David O’Neal, district director for U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, talk about how local government leaders can foster strong relationships with the congressional representatives. Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon moderates.

2022 Hometown Legislative Action Day – Law Enforcement Reform Legislative Panel Discussion Feb 03, 2022

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Reps. Chandra Dillard, Tommy Pope and Chris Wooten, and Sen. Shane Massey discuss current law enforcement reform proposals in the General Assembly. Conway Mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy moderates.

Civility and Local Government: S4 Ep5 Feb 02, 2022

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Matt Lehrman of Social Prosperity Partners, who presented during Hometown Legislative Action Day, speaks with Scott Slatton about how to move conflicts in municipal discourse to a point of productive conversation.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/27/2022: S4 Ep4 Jan 31, 2022

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Casey Fields, Scott Slatton, Joannie Nickel and Erica Wright discuss the medical marijuana bill, inclusionary zoning bill and hospital regulation; and preview Hometown Legislative Action Day on February 1.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/21/2022: S4 Ep3 Jan 24, 2022

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss adjournment of debate on the bill that proposed city council representation for nonmunicipal water customers, and also discuss the hands-free cell phone bill and the squatted truck bill.

From the Dome to Your Home 1/14/2022: S4 Ep2 Jan 18, 2022

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields talk about what the 2022 legislative session could look like as well as the congressional redistricting process, debate over certificates of need for hospitals, and the funding decisions facing the General Assembly.

Municipal Association of SC Affiliate Association Renewals: S4 Ep1 Jan 06, 2022

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Annual renewals begin in January for the Municipal Association’s various affiliate associations, which fulfill many professional development needs for city and town staff. Ken Ivey, manager of member services, as well as Elizabeth Copeland and Sara Whitaker, both of whom are staff associate for affiliate services, discuss the different affiliates and the training opportunities they offer. Learn more at https://www.masc.sc/education-events/affiliate-associations.

“Business Licensing Essentials” Virtual Sessions: S3 Ep52 Dec 23, 2021

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The Municipal Association will host monthly virtual meetings in 2022 to talk through the many issues involved in the business licensing process following the enactment of the new law standardizing business licensing processes. Manager for Local Revenue Services Caitlin Cothran and Revenue Analyst Kaylee Summerton explain.

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