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Ep. 15: SC Municipal Election Law Changes & Attracting Entry Level Workers
Topics: In a world where small municipalities struggle to maintain election integrity, a recent legislative shift may turn everything upside down. Join hosts Karl M...
Ep.14 - Barbeque Regulations, Palmetto Pride, Utility Cybersecurity, and Leadership Development
Topics: Running a barbeque truck in South CarolinaSC dept of Agriculture: Mobile food regulations Food at Fairs Palmetto PrideGrants (due 8/1 each year)Litter Crew Gra...
Ep 13. MASC 2026 Conference Recap
Topics: Mark and Karl recap the just-held 2026 Municipal Association of South Carolina Conference. Conference schedule and format changes Legislative session updates...
Ep.12 Using AI Safely In Your Small Town
Topics: MIT AI Risk Initiative - Recent AI Data Incidents: 12/2025: ChatGPT misuse by a contractor leads to data exposure in Housing Program 1/2026: Moltbook database...
Ep 11 - Beating the Heat
Topics:' Heat mitigation strategies for small municipalities Community-based cooling solutions and facilities Infrastructure improvements for heat reduction Grant oppo...
Ep 10. Employee Wellness with Nature at Work
Topics: This episode explores how small municipalities can enhance community well-being through nature-based programs like 'Nature at Work'. Guests discuss the benefit...
Ep 9. - Battling Food Insecurity with the Town of Lamar, SC
Topics: Karl & Mark talk about food insecurity and what municipalities can do to help. We interview Tim Dargan, the Town Administrator of Lamar, SC, population 832, ...
Ep8 - Dealing with Drought in Your Municipality
Topics: Drought Management Currently in Moderate Drought in SC: Stage 1 Drought Declared; City of Camden Urges Voluntary Water Conservation - Experience Camden, South ...
Ep7 - Business Licensing
Topics: Business Licensing What it is by state GA – Occupational Tax – only on businesses with physical presence. NC – Business registration – flat with max set by ...
Ep6 - Municipal Recruitment & Incentives of Remote Workers
In this episode Mark Partin and Karl McCollester explore innovative recruitment packages by municipalities, focusing on attracting remote workers and leveraging natura...
Ep5 - Messing With Your Streets To Improve Quality of Life
Topic: In this episode, Karl McCollester and Mark Partin explore innovative small-town transportation projects, including street trials, pedestrian-friendly initiative...
Taking PRIDE: Unmaintained Property Demolition in the City of Sumter, SC
Topic: This episode features John Macloskey, the codes enforcement director of the City of Sumter, SC, discussing the impact of demolition programs on small municipali...
Episode 3: Rental Inspections; Reusing Closing Properties, Public Art, Arts Festivals, & Upcoming Grant Opportunities
Summary In this episode of Mighty Municipalities, hosts Karl McCollester and Mark Partin discuss various initiatives and programs that small municipalities are impleme...
Ep 2: SC Population Growth, Woodfin NC's whitewater wave, & Building Redevelopment in Sumter SC
Topics: In this episode of Mighty Municipalities, hosts Karl McCollester and Mark Partin discuss the rapid population growth in South Carolina and its implications for...
Ep. 1 - Welcome!, Bedford MA Composting, Pittsfield IL Childcare Incentives
Summary In the inaugural episode of "Mighty Municipalities," hosts Karl McCollester and Mark Partin delve into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small m...