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Simple Civics: Greenville County
Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum…
Episodes
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyDistrict 23 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Democratic primary
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council District 23 in the Democratic primary on June 14th: Alan Mitchell and David C. Mitchell. Your vote is…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyDistrict 19 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council District 19 in the Republican primary on June 14th: Benton Blount, Jackie Clark, and Ivan Mathena…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyDistrict 17 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary
Meet Joe Dill and Joey Russo, primary candidates for Greenville County Council District 17 in the Republican primary on June 14th. In this episode, each…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyYour primary election to-do list!
Primary elections are not the extra credit assignment - they are for ALL voters (and in some cases are more important than the November general election!)…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyLaw Enforcement in Greenville County
Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis and Greenville City Police Chief Howie Thompson lead law enforcement to maintain public order, manage public safety, and…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyNonpartisan school boards
In all but two school districts in South Carolina - and in the majority of districts across the nation - school board races are nonpartisan. Candidates run to…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyWhat is a FILOT and why do we have them?
If you attend Greenville County Council meetings, you’ll typically see several items on the agenda related to Fee in Lieu of Tax agreement. Your eyes might…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyPartnerships between government and nonprofits
Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and government can help each party achieve its objectives in a way that neither could on its own, and all for the…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyWhy Transit is Essential
Getting cars off the road, getting employees to workplaces, getting shoppers to retail - transit is essential to making these things happen. James Keel…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyVan Broad, City of Mauldin, and Taft Matney, Mauldin City Council
"Businesses like to go where people are happy. If you've got people who are happy, you've got happy employees." Van Broad, newly retired economic development…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountySpeaking up for change and bringing others along: Tina Harris
Tina Harris, Director of Greenville County Outreach for FAVOR, says, “I have a desire to do more advocating for the homeless and being a mouthpiece because I…
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Do primaries matter? (YES - and sometimes more than the general election!)
In 2018 (the last mid-term or non-presidential election), more than half of South Carolina's voters turned out on the November election day. But back in June…
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Planning for growth, with Tee Coker
Greenville County will grow by more than 200,000 residents over the next twenty years, and its decisions we make today that will shape the way this growth…
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Get to know: SC Representative Chandra Dillard and Greenville Water Commissioner Deb Sofield
What is needed to run for office? Does party matter as a candidate? What are the biggest lessons learned as an elected official? You'll learn about these…
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The intersection of business and nonprofit interests
Generally, the legislative priorities of a Chamber of Commerce are focused on improving the business climate. This often includes reducing tax burdens on…
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Roads, bridges, litter, and more
If you've spent any time driving around Greenville County then you know we have lots of roads and bridges to maintain. You can thank Hesha Gamble for the great…
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Get to know: Kelly Byers and Will Ragland
Kelly Byers and Will Ragland are nonprofit professionals who felt a calling to run for office back in 2014. Kelly is the Director of Annual Giving for the…
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Ending predatory lending in South Carolina
Payday loans, title loans, and some personal installment loans in charge interest rates that trap South Carolinians who are struggling to make ends meet. With…
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Redistricting Update: Greenville County
Redistricting our Country Council seats in Greenville County is almost complete. Today we'll hear from Lawson Wetli with the League of Women Voters and the…
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Resolve to Get Involved: Serve on a Board or Commission
Serving on a board or commission that is appointed by your city or county is a meaningful way to serve in local government without running for office. Autumn…
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Resolve to Get Involved: Run for Office, with Dr. Shaniece Criss
Dr. Shaniece Criss is busy as a health science faculty member at Furman University, a member of many community boards and initiatives, and a wonderful wife and…
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Resolve to Get Involved – Tell Your Story to Elected Officials
Tikeeta Wallace says, “I started going down (to County Council) and peeking in those meetings and I realized they were actually talking about my community. And…
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Get To Know Derek Lewis, Greenville County Schools Trustee
Derek Lewis is executive director of Greenville First Steps, and he is also a member of Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees, representing district 24…
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Property Taxes in Greenville County - An Overview With County Auditor Scott Case
This time of year, hundreds of thousands of Greenville County residents have property tax bills due January 15. And many of them like we have questions about…
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Neighborhood Associations – Getting Involved Right Where You Live
Is there something you’d like to see in your neighborhood? An addition you DON’T want to see? A neighborhood association is the best way to join with others to…
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Get to know GP McLeer, Mayor of Fountain Inn
GP McLeer is executive director of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, and he is also the youngest person to serve as Mayor of Fountain Inn. GP shares why he ran…
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Greenville County Government – Who, What, and How to Get Involved
Even if you live in Travelers Rest, Greer, Greenville city, Mauldin, Simpsonville, or Fountain Inn, you are still one of the 525,000 people who are represented…
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Local Redistricting – What Is It and Why It Matters
Redistricting happens just once every ten years, and at its core determines who can represent you – in congress, in the legislature, and on city and county…
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Why Local Government Matters
Most people are so much more focused on federal issues, like immigration, guns, and health care than they are on local government. But Bob Mihalic, Government…
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Simple Civics: Greenville County - Trailer
Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they…