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Mighty Municipalities

Join us as we discuss ways for small towns be more impactful for their citizens. Mark Partin from the City of Sumter and Karl McCollester from GovPossible talk with municipalities across the country to discover how they become a little bit mightier.

Podcast · By Karl McCollester & Mark Partin · English · Official site

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Sep 4, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Ep. 15: SC Municipal Election Law Changes & Attracting Entry Level Workers (opens the original)

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    Topics: In a world where small municipalities struggle to maintain election integrity, a recent legislative shift may turn everything upside down. Join hosts Karl McCollesterand Mark Partin as they unravel the critical changes in South Carolina's election laws that could redefine how local governments operate. This episode is a must-listen for municipal leaders and engaged citizens eager to understand the implications of these new rules. Karl and Mark dive deep into the new law that eliminates t

  2. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Ep.14 - Barbeque Regulations, Palmetto Pride, Utility Cybersecurity, and Leadership Development (opens the original)

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    Topics: Running a barbeque truck in South Carolina SC dept of Agriculture: Mobile food regulations Food at Fairs Palmetto Pride Grants (due 8/1 each year) Litter Crew Grant Litter Enforcement Grant Tree Grant Keep SC Beautiful Program grant (due 9/1) Cleanup Supplies Utility System Cyberattacks Leadership and Succession Planning Grants: 9/2 - SC Dept of Archives Historic Preservation Grants ($40k-$200k) - preservation projects that benefit local communities and the public through the physical re

  3. Episode · Jul 21, 2026

    Ep 13. MASC 2026 Conference Recap (opens the original)

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    Topics: Mark and Karl recap the just-held 2026 Municipal Association of South Carolina Conference. Conference schedule and format changes Legislative session updates and funding challenges Community growth strategies and public-private partnerships Website ADA compliance and legal considerations Different forms of municipal government and leadership roles Resources: Thirteen Ways to Kill Your Community by Doug Griffiths MASC Forms of Government Brochure ADA Website Compliance Guidelines Grants:

  4. Episode · Jul 6, 2026

    Ep.12 Using AI Safely In Your Small Town (opens the original)

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    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 revealed private conversations 3/2026: Meta exposes collected data to unauthorized employees Steps You Can Take: Train Your Employees on the Risks of AI Create an approved software list Create a Usage Policy Create an Incident Response Plan Grants: 7/7 - National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communitie

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