The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast

Episode 17 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast features Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Chad Foster, who is nearing his 28th year with the City. Foster discusses the goals of Simpsonville Athletics, explains what Athletics offers the community, and addresses some common complaints, plus gives a behind-the-scenes take on having a stage, TV, and movie star in the family. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 16 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast features Administrative Judge Kimber Strong. In our conversation, we talk about the ins and outs of municipal court, what the "administrative" in "administrative judge" means, and the importance of logistics in building layouts for court, plus we nerd out a little over podcasting. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 15 features newly-appointed Fire Chief Harold Nichols, a 20-year veteran of the Fire Department. In our conversation, Chief Nichols and I talk about what it means for Council to have appointed him as chief, his vision for the fire department, and new fire department headquarters, plus a little bit about bass fishing. Enjoy the show!

Episode 14 of the Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast features Miss Teen Simpsonville Katelyn Moore. Katelyn discusses her role as Miss Teen Simpsonville, platform and what's next for her, plus the superiority of the backstroke in competitive swimming. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 13 of the Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast features President & CEO of the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Allison McGarity, who has been with the Chamber for more than a decade. In our conversation, Allison talks about what a chamber does, the role the Simpsonville Chamber plays in the community and what the relationship is like between the Chamber and City, plus the utility of our degrees and behind the scenes of having to postpone a major event - twice. Stay tuned to the very end of the episode for bloopers from the interview. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

This is Part 2 of Episode 12 of the Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast about Justin's role as community relations specialist for the City of Simpsonville. If you haven't yet listened to Part 1, press pause, listen to the previous episode and then come back. In Part 2 Justin continues to talk with guest host Mayor Paul Shewmaker about his role as community relations specialist and throw in some more funny stories, plus you'll get the answer to the trivia question at the end. As a note Part 2 picks up in the middle of the conversation about social media and communications with and from the public. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 12 of the Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast is a two-part episode that features host and Simpsonville Community Relations Specialist Justin Campbell. Justin is a six-year veteran of the City of Simpsonville, having joined the team in June 2018. After deciding to switch roles for an episode, Justin had the distinct honor of being interviewed by Mayor Paul Shewmaker. In their conversation Mayor Shewmaker and Justin discuss what a community relations specialist does, rewarding experiences as a community relations specialist and how Justin's mind works on the job, plus a few funny stories. The episode is divided into two parts because Justin loves talking and loves talking about himself. Also the Mayor had some really great questions and insightful feedback. Part 2 of the episode will be released April 12. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Episode 11 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast features Simpsonville Police Chief Mike Hanshaw, a nearly 30-year veteran of the Simpsonville Police Department. In our conversation Chief Hanshaw talks about the services provided by the PD, the kind of leadership it takes to create a positive culture and, well, pinball. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In Episode 10 of the Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast and Part II of the "Department Head" series, Simpsonville Public Works Director Andy West, a 16-year veteran of the City, talks about the services provided by Simpsonville Public Works, transition from privatized sanitation service to in-house sanitation and mill village baseball. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

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: Merrydale Village Innovative Development Constraints on City Council Appreciation for boards and commissions volunteers New tool that eases following along on audio recordings

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: rezoning of Harrison Bridge Road property zoning ordinance changes for South Main Street, parking lots business license ordinance updates for state compliance intergovernmental agreement with a sewer subdistrict

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: intergovernmental agreement with a sewer subdistrict business license ordinance changes for state compliance zoning ordinance changes for South Main Street and facades mural design presented by Leadership Golden Strip

Listen to the City of Simpsonville brand statement, which captures the identity, vision and "Simply Home" feeling of the Simpsonville community.

In Episode 2 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, City Administrator Dianna Gracely discusses the role of a city administrator in local government, a look at how Ms. Gracely's role was similar and different across the three cities she has served and the importance of ongoing projects in Simpsonville, plus a slight detour for a beloved 90s alternative rock band. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

In Episode 1 of The Simpsonville SIMPLY SAID. Podcast, Mayor Paul Shewmaker discusses his experience as mayor, whether he accomplished his goals in his first term and what his goals are for a second term, plus a few fun stories from his mayorship sprinkled in. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

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