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City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

Municipal Association of SC

The Municipal Association of South Carolina podcasts giving listeners another way to get timely information about topics important to cities and towns.

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From the Dome to Your Home 2/14/25

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2025/02/14

Casey Fields and Jake Broom cover action on bills that would impact electric utilities, annexation of agricultural land, liquor liability and boat taxes. They also cover the adjournment of debate on the bill that would prohibit the SC Department of Environmental Services from denying property owners the right to repair or replace wells or septic tanks.

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00:37:33

From the Dome to Your Home 2/7/25

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2025/02/07

Casey Fields and Jake Broom discuss bills that would create a property tax exemption for nonprofits, restrict annexation of farm properties, and prohibit cities from denying septic tank or private well installations. They also explain subcommittee action on bills aimed at reducing the burden of liquor liability insurance costs on businesses.

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00:30:56

From the Dome to Your Home 1/31/25

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2025/01/31

Casey Fields and Jake Broom talk about the SC House debating changes to its governing rules, Gov. Henry McMaster’s push to revive the project expanding the V.C. Summer nuclear plant, as well as ongoing debate on liquor liability and tort reform.

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00:25:31

From the Dome to Your Home 1/24/25

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2025/01/20

On a week with snowy weather disrupting legislative work, Casey Fields and Jake Broom discuss several election-related bills in the General Assembly. These include S36, which concerns polling locations; S37, which would require municipalities to choose one of two election dates; and S38, which would set specific dates for special elections.

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00:24:10

From the Dome to Your Home 1/17/25

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2025/01/15

Casey Fields and Jake Broom discuss the first week of the 2025 legislative session, including testimony on maintaining municipal funding levels from the Local Government Fund, an initial look at state budget projections, and H3309, which would make changes to electric utility regulations.

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00:29:00

From the Dome to Your Home 1/10/25

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2025/01/06

Municipal Association of SC Director of Advocacy Casey Fields and Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom discuss the 2025 – 26 legislative session, including the new makeup of the General Assembly, how local officials can be a part of the process, and the new legislative tracking system. They also talk about what to expect at the Association’s Hometown Legislative Action Day on January 21 in Columbia.

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00:23:33

City Quick Connect: Applying for Federal...

City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal... ·

2024/12/17

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opened many federal funding opportunities to cities and towns. Municipal Association Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright talks with Lake City Grants Writer Lisa Jones about Jones’ experiences working with the National League of Cities’ Local Infrastructure Hub to support her grant writing efforts, and the funding Lake City has received as a result. Learn more: https://localinfrastructure.org/

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00:17:04

City Quick Connect: Preventing and Managing Sewer...

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2024/12/13

Sewer backups can be a costly and challenging issue for public works staff to address. John Ciesielski and Kayde Niemira of the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Risk Management Services discuss prevention and maintenance efforts, as well as how to handle liability for backups.

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00:19:03

City Quick Connect: Managing Public Comment Periods...

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2024/12/06

Councils who establish public comment sessions must plan and conduct them carefully, potentially setting rules on the time allowed or the conduct of those who speak. Municipal Association Field Services Managers Charlie Barrineau and Naomi Reed discuss how to keep public comment sessions productive and orderly.

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00:30:46

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Greenville’s...

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2024/11/17

The City of Greenville received a 2024 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its development of the extensive 60-acre Unity Park at a location once characterized by segregated park facilities and neglect. Mayor Knox White discusses the history of neighborhood advocacy dating to the 1930s that led to the park’s development, the community input on its facilities, and its innovative stormwater drainage improvements along the Reedy River. See the award video at

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00:28:15

City Quick Connect: WeShopSC.com 11/15/24

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2024/11/08

In 2023, the Municipal Association of SC, along with Main Street SC, its downtown revitalization technical assistance program, created WeShopSC, a statewide e-commerce marketplace. Jenny Boulware and Jonathan Irick of Main Street SC discuss how the service has worked since then with Kate Giovambattista and Dannah Dawood of Beyond Main, which partnered to develop the platform. They also talk to two of the business owners now using it: Sheena McLaughlin, owner of Gaffney Massage & Holistic Therapies

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00:16:25

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Mount...

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2024/11/01

The Town of Mount Pleasant received a 2024 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for the police department’s work, in partnership with the nonprofit WakeUp Carolina, to help reduce opioid overdoses and help those who have been affected by them. Capt. Christopher Rosier of the Mount Pleasant Police Department discusses how the initiative has operated and the effect it has had in the community. See the award video at

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00:20:13

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Fountain...

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2024/10/31

The City of Fountain Inn received a 2024 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its work to revitalize Sanctified Hill Park in the city’s historically Black community, reversing a history of neglect. Mayor GP McLeer discusses the careful community engagement, including with Golden View Baptist Church, an earlier leader for restoring the park, that led to its reimaging, as well as how it was funded. See the award video at

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00:20:51

City Quick Connect: Business Licensing Resources...

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2024/10/25

Business licensing officials in South Carolina have access to a large number of resources for administering their licenses in compliance with state law, from required update schedules to sample documents to training from the SC Business Licensing Officials Association. Municipal Association Manager for Local Revenue Services Caitlin Cothran and Staff Associate for Affiliate Services Elizabeth Copeland discuss. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/business-licensing-south-carolina

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00:19:15

City Quick Connect: Incident Investigations 10/18/24

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2024/10/18

Incident investigations are a risk management tool for cases of injury or loss. Cities can use them to determine why the incident happened and what can help prevent it from happening again. Bethany Pendley and Kayde Niemira of the Municipal Association of SC Risk Management Services discuss how to conduct incident investigations, and what cities can gain from them.

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00:21:43

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Six Mile’s...

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2024/10/11

The Town of Six Mile won a 2024 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for successfully turning a land bequest into a preserved green space adjoining Six Mile Elementary School. Mayor James Atkinson explains the process of getting the land into a conservation easement, as well as how the park will be used. See the award video at www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/population-1-1000-town-six-mile.

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00:33:51

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Goose...

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2024/10/04

The City of Goose Creek won a 2024 Achievement Award in the Communications category for its marketing of the Adopt a Goose program, a citywide installation of goose sculptures, each with its own design. Goose Creek Marketing Manager Adam Kelly and Goose Creek Art Director Barb Richardson discuss how the project has helped build community identity and engagement, the widespread attention the geese have received and where the project goes from here. See the award video at

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00:18:53

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – The...

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2024/09/27

The City of Hardeeville won a 2024 Achievement Award for its development of the Hardeeville Commerce Park located on Interstate 95. City Manager Michael Czymbor discusses land acquisition, infrastructure preparation, and what the development means for Hardeeville’s economy and future. See the award video at https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/population-5001-10000-city-hardeeville

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00:20:12

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Abbeville’s...

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2024/09/20

The City of Abbeville won a 2024 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association for its ongoing capital improvement plan, replacing and upgrading everything from water to sewer, stormwater and electrical lines. City Manager Blake Stone discusses how the efforts have been planned and funded, as well as their impact on economic development and quality of life for Abbeville. See the award video at https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/population-1001-5000-city-abbeville

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00:32:53

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Florence’s...

City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal... ·

2024/09/13

The City of Florence won the 2024 Joseph P. Riley Jr. Economic Development Achievement Award for its sports tourism development involving an expanding slate of athletic facilities. City Manager Scotty Davis and Athletic Director Tim Wilson discuss how the city has built and maintained these facilities, the economic impact of visiting athletes, and what’s next for sports in Florence. See the award video at https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/economic-development-city-florence

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