Simple Civics: Greenville County

Step into South Carolina's alarming eviction crisis with expert Michelle Mapp, an Equal Justice Works Fellow with the ACLU of South Carolina. Explore the factors driving one of the highest eviction rates in the nation and learn about the consequences...

Show Notes

Step into South Carolina's alarming eviction crisis with expert Michelle Mapp, an Equal Justice Works Fellow with the ACLU of South Carolina. Explore the factors driving one of the highest eviction rates in the nation and learn about the consequences for vulnerable communities. We unpack innovative policy proposals, from eviction ceilings to the right to counsel, that could reshape the future of housing in the state. Discover how you can join the fight for housing justice and help create lasting change for families on the brink. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on a pressing issue that impacts us all.

Links:

ACLU SC

Michelle Mapp Bio

Mark Fessler Episode on Evictions

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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.