Episode 9 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast begins the "Department Series," in which we talk with the four department heads of the City of Simpsonville. In Episode 9 Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department Director Robbie Davis talks about the mission of Parks & Rec, what Parks & Rec has to offer and his penchant for coming up with creative nicknames. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In Episode 8 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Mayor Paul Shewmaker gives the first ever State of the City address for the City of Simpsonville. Mayor Shewmaker talks about the achievements of 2023, issues and challenges in 2024 and organizations and individuals who have made invaluable contributions to the Simpsonville community. Stay tuned to the end when Mayor Shewmaker gives his final take on the state of the City of Simpsonville!

In Episode 7 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, newly-elected Councilmembers Chad O'Rear, Shannon Williams and Tim Pinkerton tell their constituents and public a little bit about themselves, list their priorities for the next four years and explain why they love Simpsonville so much. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In the third episode of the City Council series summarizing Council meetings, Mayor Paul Shewmaker and host Justin Campbell try out a new episode format and discuss the following:

In the special holiday installment Episode 6 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Councilman Lou Hutchings and host Justin Campbell recount the 5th Annual Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony, discuss why they love Christmas and explain the origin and future of the City of Simpsonville Christmas Tree. Relive or experience for the first time the Tree Lighting Ceremony with clips from the evening. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In Episode 5 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Simpsonville City Councilmember Jenn Hulehan talks about her experience on City Council, managing work-life balance in politics and advice for the new councilmembers-elect, plus the nerdiest discussion between Councilmember Hulehan and me about the origin and purpose of the City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In the second episode of the City Council series summarizing Council meetings, Council considers the following items on the November 2023 business meeting agenda:

In Episode 4 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Simpsonville City Councilman Ken Cummings discusses his experience on City Council, advice for the three new council members-elect and his reasons for not running for re-election, plus indulges our host's inner government nerd by talking about the exciting topic of Robert's Rules of Order. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In Episode 3 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Arts Center Manager Melissa Sturgis discusses the importance of the Simpsonville Arts Center to the community, her life experience that prepared her for the Arts Center manager position and what's in store at the Arts Center for the holidays, plus a hilarious recounting of a dream she had the night before the recording. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In the first episode of the City Council series summarizing Council meetings, Council considers the following items on the October 2023 Committee of the Whole agenda: