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 a...
Ever wonder how all those political ads and mailers get paid for? Explore the complex world of campaign finance with nonprofit leader John Tynan. Learn the difference between PACs, super PACs, 501(c)(4)s, and more - and how to follow the money trail as an informed voter. Links: Connect with John Tynan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tynan-1446b34b/ South Carolina State Ethics Commission: https://ethics.sc.gov/ Conservation Voters of South Carolina: https://www.cvsc.org/ _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
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Pothole Politics: Understanding Roads Repairs and Government
Ever wondered how to get that pesky pothole fixed? We talk with GP McLeer, Mayor of Fountain Inn and director of Upstate Mobility Alliance to break down the complex world of local government and transportation. Learn who's responsible for roads, how projects get prioritized, and what you can do to advocate for improvements in your community. Links: SCDOT's "Who Owns My Road?" interactive map website: https://ris.scdot.org/RoadwayInformationStreetFinder.aspx SCDOT Project Viewer Map website: https://www.scdot.org/business/projectviewer.html GPATS (Greenville Pickens Area Transportation Study) website: https://www.gpats.org/ SCDOT STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program) website: https://www.scdot.org/inside/planning-stip.html SPATS (Spartanburg Area Transportation Study) website: https://www.spatsmpo.com/ ACATS (Anderson Clemson Area Transportation Study) website: https://www.cityofandersonsc.com/anderson-area-transportation-study/ _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
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What to Expect on County Council in 2025 with Chairman Benton Blount
Benton Blount, the newly elected Greenville County Council Chairman, sits down to discuss his priorities for 2025. He covers hot topics like the county budget, fixing roads, the Unified Development Ordinance, and how to improve transparency and build public trust. Get an inside look at the challenges and opportunities ahead for Greenville County. Links: Previous episode with Benton Blount: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/learning-as-they-lead-reflections-from-the-heart-of-public-service/ Benton Blount Website: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/Council/CouncilMember.aspx?m=BentonBlount _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
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Boost Your Credit Score and Transform Your Life
Your credit score can open doors to opportunities or slam them shut, impacting everything from where you can live and work to how much you pay for insurance. In this episode, we talk with Kerri Smith from Self-Help Credit Union and Dr. Mark O'Rourke from the MICAH Project about what makes up your credit score and why it matters. They discuss practical ways to build and repair credit, including local resources that can help you escape high-interest predatory loans. Learn how you can get involved as a donor or customer of an innovative community program that's already saved Greenville consumers nearly a million dollars while helping neighbors achieve financial success. Links: St. Anthony Catholic Church office phone number: 864-233-7717 MICAH Program website: www.MICAHprogram.org Self-Help Credit Union website: www.self-help.org _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
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2025 Preview: Elections, New Leaders, and Potholes in Greenville
Curious what's in store for Greenville County in 2025? We break down the big changes coming in local elections, county leadership, and even plans to fix those pesky potholes. Plus, a look at the podcast's exciting year ahead as it approaches 100K downloads! Links: Episode about how municipal elections work and odd year elections: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/vote-smart-your-ultimate-guide-to-greenvilles-local-elections/ Episode about FILOTs (Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreements): https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/what-is-a-filot-and-why-do-we-have-them/ Joseph Bustos article: https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article295946259.html Palmetto Project: https://palmettoproject.org/ _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
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 Kingdom, Marietta or Mauldin, Greer or the Golden Strip, if you care about your community, this podcast is for you. Join us every Tuesday for simple civics lessons on local government in Greenville County, South Carolina.
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