The Association’s Advocacy team wrapped up its final Regional Advocacy Meeting of the year in Summerville, bringing municipal leaders together to discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session. #StrongSCcities

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026ACP Several cities are operating their own animal control programs allowing direct oversight of animal-related issues. Learn how @CityofAikenSC @scflorencecity @FountainInnSC are strengthening communities and response times.

Municipal leaders from across South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District gathered in Cayce with U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson for a Municipal Town Hall to discuss federal issues affecting cities and towns. #StrongSCcities

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026FireEng Procuring and ordering fire engines and other apparatus takes a lot of time, resources and expertise. Read how the City of North Augusta, Travelers Rest and Cayce are expanding their resources.

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026WSLG With 22 years of service, Rhonda Jerome serves on council for the City of @NorthCharleston. Learn about why she serves in local government, her proudest moments and how the city contributes to the community.

Different perspectives, shared commitment to local government. The Municipal Association's advocacy team connected with @SCCounties advocacy team to discuss legislative priorities and opportunities to collaborate ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026DO In South Carolina, state law prohibits a person from holding two offices simultaneously. What constitutes dual office holding can be a complicated question. Read about what offices are covered by the prohibition and exceptions online.

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026CCM Through the Municipal Association's City Connect Market program, cities and towns are able to take advantage of volume discounts on purchases. Learn more about the program and the purchasing process online.

The Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute provides training to municipal officials who have graduated from the MEO Institute an option for continuing education. During the fall training, attendees learned about intergovernmental relations and legislative advocacy.

The Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute Fall Training provided municipal officials with opportunities to network, learn from a case study, gain insights into successful legislative advocacy and experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the State House. #StrongSCcities

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026SMC Social media provides municipal officials with tools to connect with residents and engage with community members, but it can also present challenges. Read about how civility fosters trust and its impact online.

New post on the City Connect blog: l.masc.sc/CQCBlog With many elections taking place in November, election sign regulation poses many questions from candidates and community members. Read the blog post to learn about best practices for cities and towns regulating signage.

City Quick Connect Podcast: l.masc.sc/CQC101426 The Municipal Association of SC Risk Management Services will host its 2026 conference November 4 – 6. Director of Risk Management Services Naomi Reed and Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley discuss topics on the agenda.

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026FRT Cities and towns continue to face challenges with vehicle collisions, severe weather, injuries and aging infrastructure. Read about five trends to pay attention to in 2027.

Great conversations and valuable insights at the Regional Advocacy Meeting in York! Attendees learned about legislative issues shaping the upcoming session. #StrongSCcities

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026PCPH The decisions that councilmembers make when purchasing goods and services are at the heart of how elected officials steward public funds and public trust. Learn how procurement codes help keep purchases legally sound.

October Uptown: l.masc.sc/1026MGoH The Municipal Association of SC has updated the Forms and Powers of Municipal Government handbook and model parliamentary procedures. Access the resources available online.

Come join our team! We are hiring for a training and learning solutions manager. Learn more about this opportunity at the Association. l.masc.sc/4dX1uHn

From the Field: Senior Field Services Manager Charlie Barrineau recently helped judge the Main Street scarecrows in Bishopville, and the creativity was incredible! Well done, Bishopville! #strongsccities

2026 Public Power Week: l.masc.sc/PubPwrWk Join Palmetto Power Cities in celebrating #PublicPowerWeek, Oct 4 – 10! #StrongSCcities