Simple Civics: Greenville County Greater Good Greenville

Meet Ken Matesevac and Alex Reynolds, candidates for Greenville County Council District 20, generally representing the Taylors area and some of Travelers Rest. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Also running is incumbent Steve Shaw, but after scheduling for an interview twice and missing the first and canceling the second, Mr. Shaw declined to participate.
Links:
Ken Matesevac: https://ken4district20.com/
Alex Reynolds: https://www.votealexreynolds.com/
Steve Shaw: https://www.facebook.com/SteveShawGreenville/
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Meet Mike Barnes and Kelly Long, candidates for Greenville County Council District 18, generally representing the Greer area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
Links:
Mike Barnes: https://www.facebook.com/VoteMikeBarnes/
Kelly Long: https://votekellylong.com/
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Have you ever wondered about the special purpose districts that operate behind the scenes in South Carolina? In this episode, we sit down with C.D. Rhodes to shine a light on these little-known but vitally important entities. From fire protection to water and sewer services, special purpose districts play a crucial role in our communities - but their origins and operations remain a mystery to most. Join us as we explore the history and complex challenges facing these districts today, and discover how they shape the future of local governance in our state.
Links:
C. D. Rhodes Episode on Home Rule
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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37 candidates have filed to run in June 11th primary races touching Greenville County, SC for offices like County Council to Sheriff to state House, Senate, and Congress. Almost HALF of them will have no competition in November, meaning your primary votes are tremendously important. But in 2022, only 14% of voters turned out in the primary. This episode runs through some of the details around our statewide primary, how it works, and who's on the ballot.
Links:
Register to vote and check your registration status
See who is on the ballot in Greenville County
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Are you curious to learn how South Carolina's counties evolved into the local governments we know today? In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the groundbreaking Home Rule Act with special guest C.D. Rhodes, a partner at Pope Flynn and a leading authority on local government powers. Discover how the events of 1973 and 1975 drastically reshaped the political landscape, shifting power from state senators to local citizens, and learn why understanding Home Rule is crucial for engaged community members today.
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Ever wondered how cities grow? In this episode, we explore annexation in South Carolina with Scott Slatton, an expert from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Scott breaks down the process, benefits, and challenges of annexation, sharing insights about donut holes, land use, and the tug-of-war between rural and urban interests. Join us for an engaging look at the little-understood but crucial topic of how cities expand!
Links:
Municipal Association of South Carolina
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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