City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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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.

2021 Annual Meeting – Attracting the Remote Workforce Post-Pandemic Jul 29, 2021

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Jim Stritzinger, broadband coordinator for the SC Office of Regulatory Staff; Irene Dumas Tyson, a master planner and community designer with the Boudreaux Group; and Jen Bonnett, vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship for the Savannah Economic Development Authority; talk about how communities can draw in remote employees as residents.

2021 Annual Meeting – Executive Director Todd Glover Jul 28, 2021

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Municipal Association Executive Director Todd Glover discusses the Association’s support for the COVID-19 operations of cities and towns, the Association’s advocacy outreach, the new retail recruitment training program and the new joint purchasing program.

2021 Annual Meeting — Past President Cornelius Huff Jul 28, 2021

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Outgoing Municipal Association President Cornelius Huff talks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, local leadership during the public health emergency and successes of the Municipal Association during the past year.