Municipal Association General Counsel Eric Shytle and Associate General Counsel Sara Weathers discuss key questions of how city councils handle ordinances. They discuss when ordinances are needed, procedures for enacting them, amending ordinances during passage, and amending or repealing already-passed ordinances.

In 2023, the Municipal Association of SC, along with Main Street SC, its downtown revitalization technical assistance program, created WeShopSC, a statewide e-commerce marketplace. Jenny Boulware and Jonathan Irick of Main Street SC talk about the latest data on WeShopSC’s impact on small businesses, and how businesses can participate.

The Town of Clio won a 2025 Achievement Award for the development of a long-sought-after community park, made possible by community involvement and fundraising. Hear from Mayor Adam Pate about the effort.

Learn more: www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/1-1000-population-category-town-clio-clios-community-park

The City of Walterboro won a 2025 Achievement Award for its expansion of its wastewater plant, which doubled its capacity ahead of future growth. Hear from Mayor Bill Young, City Manager Jeff Molinari and Utilities Director Wayne Crosby about the project.

Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/5001-10000-category-city-walterboro-walterboro-wastewater-treatment-plant

The City of North Charleston won a 2025 Achievement Award in the Public Service category for its Park Circle redevelopment, which includes the world’s largest inclusive playground, an inclusive baseball field and a multi-use community facility. Hear from Mandi Mills, North Charleston’s outreach coordinator, about the project.

Learn more: www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/public-service-category-city-north-charleston-park-circle-reimagined

The City of Mauldin won a 2025 Achievement Award in the Economic Development category for the BridgeWay Station project, attention-grabbing development apartments, offices, shops, restaurants and now a stadium, all with an Italianate design. Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt, City Administrator Seth Duncan and Director of Business and Development Services David Dyrhaug discuss.

Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/economic-development-category-city-mauldin-bridgeway-station-urban

Without Congress passing funding legislation, the federal government shutdown began October 1. National League of Cities Legislative Director for Housing, Community and Economic Development, Michael Wallace discusses with Todd Glover and Erica Wright about what shutdowns are, what they mean for federal employees and local economies, and what city governments should be considering and doing during a shutdown.

More information: https://www.nlc.org/resource/local-official-checklist-navigating-a-federal-government-shutdown/

South Carolina law prohibits public officials and staff from using public resources in a way that would influence an election or ballot measure. Municipal Association of SC Field Services Managers Charlie Barrineau, Desirée Fragoso and Rob Wolfe discuss what this means in practice.

The City of Forest Acres won a 2025 Achievement Award for its innovative development of the Gills Creek Memorial Park on a small and challenging property. City Administrator Shaun Greenwood talks about the city’s vision for the park, the process of assembling parcels and funding, and the parks’ community impact.

Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/achievement-award/2025/10001-20000-category-city-forest-acres-gills-creek-memorial-park

Municipal Association of SC Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright talk with National League of Cities Senior Executive and Director of Federal Advocacy Irma Esparza Diggs. They discuss how the NLC has worked with the Municipal Association, and the current status and future outlook of Congressional funding for cities and towns.