The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast

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Episode 8 - State of the City Jan 23, 2024

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In Episode 8 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Mayor Paul Shewmaker gives the first ever State of the City address for the City of Simpsonville. Mayor Shewmaker talks about the achievements of 2023, issues and challenges in 2024 and organizations and individuals who have made invaluable contributions to the Simpsonville community. Stay tuned to the end when Mayor Shewmaker gives his final take on the state of the City of Simpsonville!

Episode 7 - New Councilmembers 2024 Jan 12, 2024

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In Episode 7 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, newly-elected Councilmembers Chad O'Rear, Shannon Williams and Tim Pinkerton tell their constituents and public a little bit about themselves, list their priorities for the next four years and explain why they love Simpsonville so much. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

City Council - Business Meeting December 2023 Dec 21, 2023

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In the third episode of the City Council series summarizing Council meetings, Mayor Paul Shewmaker and host Justin Campbell try out a new episode format and discuss the following:

Merrydale Village Innovative Development
Constraints on City Council
Appreciation for boards and commissions volunteers
New tool that eases following along on audio recordings

Episode 6 - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023 Dec 21, 2023

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In the special holiday installment Episode 6 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Councilman Lou Hutchings and host Justin Campbell recount the 5th Annual Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony, discuss why they love Christmas and explain the origin and future of the City of Simpsonville Christmas Tree. Relive or experience for the first time the Tree Lighting Ceremony with clips from the evening. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 5 - Councilmember Jenn Hulehan Dec 05, 2023

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In Episode 5 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Simpsonville City Councilmember Jenn Hulehan talks about her experience on City Council, managing work-life balance in politics and advice for the new councilmembers-elect, plus the nerdiest discussion between Councilmember Hulehan and me about the origin and purpose of the City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

City Council - Business Meeting November 2023 Nov 27, 2023

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In the second episode of the City Council series summarizing Council meetings, Council considers the following items on the November 2023 business meeting agenda:

rezoning of Harrison Bridge Road property
zoning ordinance changes for South Main Street, parking lots
business license ordinance updates for state compliance
intergovernmental agreement with a sewer subdistrict

Episode 4 - Councilman Ken Cummings Nov 24, 2023

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In Episode 4 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Simpsonville City Councilman Ken Cummings discusses his experience on City Council, advice for the three new council members-elect and his reasons for not running for re-election, plus indulges our host's inner government nerd by talking about the exciting topic of Robert's Rules of Order. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 3 - Arts Center Manager Melissa Sturgis Nov 10, 2023

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In Episode 3 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Arts Center Manager Melissa Sturgis discusses the importance of the Simpsonville Arts Center to the community, her life experience that prepared her for the Arts Center manager position and what's in store at the Arts Center for the holidays, plus a hilarious recounting of a dream she had the night before the recording. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

City Council - Committee of the Whole October 2023 Oct 31, 2023

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In the first episode of the City Council series summarizing Council meetings, Council considers the following items on the October 2023 Committee of the Whole agenda:

intergovernmental agreement with a sewer subdistrict
business license ordinance changes for state compliance
zoning ordinance changes for South Main Street and facades
mural design presented by Leadership Golden Strip

Bonus Episode - Brand Statement Oct 30, 2023

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Listen to the City of Simpsonville brand statement, which captures the identity, vision and "Simply Home" feeling of the Simpsonville community.

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