Simple Civics: Greenville County

Serving on a board or commission that is appointed by your city or county is a meaningful way to serve in local government without running for office. Autumn Shearin, who works at Harvest Hope Food Bank, was looking for a way to make a difference in...

Show Notes

Serving on a board or commission that is appointed by your city or county is a meaningful way to serve in local government without running for office. Autumn Shearin, who works at Harvest Hope Food Bank, was looking for a way to make a difference in local government, and her appointment to the Thrive Upstate Board made perfect allows her to give a voice for people with disabilities and support the mission of this organization. Danny Varat, Deputy Director of A Child’s Haven, talks with Autumn about her motivation and experience applying and provides insights on the application process.

Boards & Commissions:

Greenville County: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/Council/boardscomm.aspx

City of Greenville: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/478/Boards-Commissions

City of Greer: https://www.cityofgreer.org/276/Boards-Commissions

City of Mauldin: https://cityofmauldin.org/city-accepting-applications-to-planning-commission/

City of Simpsonville: https://www.simpsonville.com/bc

City of Travelers Rest: https://travelersrestsc.com/government/boards-commissions/ 

Legislative delegation-appointed boards: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/legdel/documents/Boards%20and%20Commissions/Seat%20Availability.pdf?t=1642446778316 

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Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

What is Simple Civics: Greenville County?

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.