Simple Civics: Greenville County Greater Good Greenville

Meet Ennis Fant, Derrick Quarles, and Lisa Sweeney, candidates for Greenville County Council District 25, generally representing the Augusta Road areas of Pleasant Valley and Belle Meade. 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 neighbors. Patrick Prince has also filed to run, but he did not respond to numerous requests to participate in the podcast.
Links:
Ennis Fant: https://www.fantforcountycouncil.org/
Derrick Quarles: https://www.derrickforsc.com/
Lisa Sweeney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sweeney-5309aa26
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Meet Frank Farmer, Ethan Jedziniak, Jay Rogers, and Nia Thomas, candidates for Greenville County Council District 22, generally representing North Main, Wade Hampton in and near the city of Greenville, the north side of I-385, and Pelham Road out to Boiling Springs Road. 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 neighbors.
Links:
Frank Farmer: https://frankforgreenville.com/
Ethan Jedziniak: https://www.ethanforgreenville.com/
Jay Rogers: https://www.votejayrogers.com/
Nia Thomas: https://www.votethomas4gvl.com/
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Meet Chris Harrison and Curt McGahhey, candidates for Greenville County Council District 21, generally representing the east side, including the Parkway, Batesville Road, Garlington, and Roper Mountain Road. 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 neighbors.
Links:
Chris Harrison: https://harrisonforcouncil.org/
Curt McGahhey: https://www.mcgahheyforcouncil.com/
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Meet Ken Matesevac and Alex Reynolds, candidates for Greenville County Council District 20, generally representing the Taylors area and some of Travelers Rest. 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 neighbors. Also running is incumbent Steve Shaw, but after scheduling for an interview twice and missing the first and canceling the second, Mr. Shaw declined to participate.
Links:
Ken Matesevac: https://ken4district20.com/
Alex Reynolds: https://www.votealexreynolds.com/
Steve Shaw: https://www.facebook.com/SteveShawGreenville/
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Meet Mike Barnes and Kelly Long, candidates for Greenville County Council District 18, generally representing the Greer area. 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 neighbors.
Links:
Mike Barnes: https://www.facebook.com/VoteMikeBarnes/
Kelly Long: https://votekellylong.com/
Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov
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Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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Have you ever wondered about the special purpose districts that operate behind the scenes in South Carolina? In this episode, we sit down with C.D. Rhodes to shine a light on these little-known but vitally important entities. From fire protection to water and sewer services, special purpose districts play a crucial role in our communities - but their origins and operations remain a mystery to most. Join us as we explore the history and complex challenges facing these districts today, and discover how they shape the future of local governance in our state.
Links:
C. D. Rhodes Episode on Home Rule
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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