Advocacy Initiatives

Through an all-inclusive process involving hundreds of municipal officials, the Municipal Association of SC identified major challenges facing cities and towns in the state. The 2019 Advocacy Initiatives represent solutions to challenges that can be addressed through changes to state law.
Staff Contact:
Tiger Wells
803.933.1270
twells@masc.sc
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  • Update the Local Government Fund formula to guarantee a reliable funding level that is fair to cities and towns of all sizes.
  • Expand flexibility for using accommodations and hospitality taxes to allow expenditures for infrastructure and law enforcement in tourist-related areas.   
  • Reduce the wait time for local law enforcement hires to be admitted to the Criminal Justice Academy.