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.

City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

2021 Annual Meeting – Executive Director Todd Glover

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.

2021 Annual Meeting — Past President Cornelius Huff

Newly elected president of the Municipal Association Kathy Pender reflects on the past year of pandemic lessons as well as the value of municipal leadership and services.

2021 Annual Meeting — President Kathy Pender

The Municipal Association’s Risk Management Services has launched several training resources lately for members of the SC Municipal Insurance Trust and SC Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund, including videos available through LocalGovU. Learn more from Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley.

Risk Management Services Training Resources: S3 Ep31

For cities and towns that have not yet taken action on the SC Business License Tax Standardization Act, there is not much time left to work toward compliance and avoid problems in 2022. Scott Slatton and Caitlin Cothran explain.

Time Is Running Out for Business License Standardization: S3 Ep30

The American Rescue Plan provides $65.1 billion to municipalities nationwide for various forms of pandemic recovery and response. Erica Wright, Jeff Shacker and Charlie Barrineau discuss when funding is available or is anticipated for cities and towns, as well as what local officials should be considering as they make plans for the funding. More information: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/legislative/American-Rescue-Plan.aspx

The American Rescue Plan: S3 Ep29

Earlier this year, Downtown Florence received accreditation as a Main Street America program for meeting the rigorous performance standards of the National Main Street Center. Main Street South Carolina Manager Jenny Boulware talks with Florence’s Development Manager Hannah Davis and Development Coordinator Rachel Baggett about what the accreditation means to Florence’s downtown program, and what’s next for Downtown Florence.

Downtown Florence National Accreditation

Scott Slatton and Caitlin Cothran talk about the legislative background of the SC Business License Tax Standardization Act’s regulations of third-party collection companies, and how the new rules work.

Business Licensing and Third-Party Collection Companies: S3 Ep27

The Municipal Association’s new legislative and public policy advocates, Joannie Nickel and Erica Wright, talk about their experiences advocating for the Association for the first time during the 2021 session at the State House.

Reviewing the 2021 Legislative Session: S3 Ep26

Casey Fields and Scott Slatton discuss the logic behind playing defense on bills advancing in the State House, including business licensing legislation, parking regulation and housing regulation.

Defensive Legislative Advocacy: S3 Ep25

Act 176 requires all local governments with a business license tax to use the same payment due date and accept a standard business license application. Manager for Collection Programs Caitlin Cothran explains. Learn more about business license standardization here: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/legislative/Standardization-Fair-for-All-H4431.aspx

Standardizing Business License Dates and Applications: S3 Ep24

Municipalities must redistrict their wards to reflect population and demographic information contained in the most recently released census. The 2020 census data release is delayed until later this year, and cities and towns must decide whether to go ahead with fall elections, or delay them. Municipal Association General Counsel Eric Shytle discusses the issues involved.

Census Data and Fall 2021 Elections: S3 Ep23

Scott Slatton and Casey Fields talk through the sine die resolution, the tree removal bill, business license legislation and law enforcement reform bill.

From the Dome to Your Home 5/14/2021: S3 Ep22

Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the final days of the regular legislative session, the state’s budget, death penalty bill, municipal parking bill, Santee Cooper reform and open carry legislation.

From the Dome to Your Home 5/7/2021: S3 Ep21

Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about the Senate version of the state budget as well as advocacy by local officials on the issue of affordable workforce housing.

From the Dome to Your Home 4/30/2021: S3 Ep20

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