Casey Fields, Scott Slatton and Joannie Nickel discuss the state budget ahead of it going to conference committee in June. They also discuss the property tax extension bill and the bill extending the SC Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act tax credit.

From the Dome to Your Home 5/17/24 Part 2

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

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – The Hardeeville Commerce Park 9/27/24

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's Marketing Manager Adam Kelly and 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 www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/communications-city-goose-creek.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Goose Creek’s Adopt a Goose Program 10/4/24

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.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Six Mile’s Bryson Children’s Nature Park 10/11/24

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.

City Quick Connect: Incident Investigations 10/18/24

🎙️✨ In this episode of CityCast, Matthew and Oriana learn about the election process from Alison Mallard, the Public Relations/Training Coordinator from Board of Voter Registration & Elections of York County, SC. Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned pro, there’s something to learn about the process! 🗳️ Since this episode was recorded, the voter registration deadline in South Carolina has been extended to October 14 due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene. Visit scVOTES.gov for more information.

CityCast Ep. 91: Alison Mallard - York County Voter Registration & Elections

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

City Quick Connect: Business Licensing Resources 10/25/24

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 https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/public-safety-town-mount-pleasant.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Mount Pleasant’s Overdose-reduction Partnerships 11/1/24

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 https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2024/population-10001-20000-city-fountain-inn.

City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Fountain Inn’s Sanctified Hill Park Renovation 11/8/24

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