Simple Civics: Greenville County
By Greater Good Greenville
Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum Kingdom, Marietta or Mauldin, Greer or the Golden Strip, if you care about your community, this podcast is for you. Join us every Tuesday for simple civics lessons on local government in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Latest episode
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Area 18 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Meet Ann Marie Middleton and Patrick Suddeth, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 18. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a liste… -
District 23 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Dr. Ben Carper and Alan Mitchell, candidates for Greenville County Council District 23. 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... -
District 17 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Sheryl Guarniero and Joey Russo, candidates for Greenville County Council District 17. 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... -
Election season kickoff with the SC Election Commission
How do elections in SC work? John Michael Catalano, Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator with the SC Elections Commission, covers how the state Elections Commission interfaces with county Boards of Voter Registrations and Elections, how to... -
Back to School - Students Making a Difference
School is back in session, which is exciting, but it also means that student anxiety and stress are beginning to ratchet up. Now more than ever, this is true because we're still coming back from the pandemic and the additional stress it gave students… -
Getting involved in schools, with Quentoria Jones
Parents, caregivers, and others who volunteer in schools are a vital part of student success. But if you're a new school parent, it can be intimidating to get involved. Quentoria Jones is a mom of four in Greenville County Schools who overcame her... -
Back to School: Operations and Logistics in Greenville County Schools
Greenville County Schools is by far the largest school district in South Carolina, and the 46th largest in the country. With the start of the new school year upon us, we will hear what goes into running such a large and dynamic district, from food... -
Back to School - Education Policy, State vs. Local
It's almost back to school time at Greenville County Schools, which is by far the largest school district in South Carolina, and one of the largest in the entire country, with 77,000 students, 6,000 teachers, and thousands of additional employees.... -
Elected/Staff Relationship - a conversation with Greer Councilman Mark Hopper and City Administrator Andrew Merriman
When we talk about local government, it’s easy for us to lump everyone involved - from staff to elected officials - into one big bucket. But government staff and those people elected to represent us have very distinct roles. The more clarity around..… -
A civics newcomer's takeaways
Nathaniel Desantis produces every episode of this podcast, and he gets to hear firsthand the behind-the-scenes conversation with every guest. He shares what he's learned so far, and Katy Smith previews what's next in Season 3. _ Produced by .