City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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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.

Achievement Awards - Columbia Homeless Court: S2 Ep38 Nov 09, 2020

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The City of Columbia won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Public Safety Category for its homeless court, which creates partnerships between the legal system and service providers, and can help those offenders who participate in it. Municipal Court Judge Gail Jabber explains how the court works.

New Listserves: S2 Ep37 Nov 02, 2020

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The Municipal Association of SC has now launched a new listserve platform, which will provide an improved user experience and a great way to learn from the experiences of peers around the state. Hear from Virginia Butler and Sara Whitaker about the features of the new listserves, and how to get started.

Achievement Awards - Camden's Riverfront Environmental Park: S2 Ep36 Oct 26, 2020

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The City of Camden won the Municipal Association’s 2020 Achievement Award in the Public Works Category for its Wateree Riverfront Environmental Park. Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities Ray Peterson describes the park's development, and what it has done for wildlife and recreation.

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