Legislative and Public Policy Advocate at @MuniAssnSC Winthrop & Citadel alumna coffee shop enthusiast proud Geechee gal

Joined November 2020
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Some serious misalignment happening. šŸ¤”
New Winthrop University Poll this AM offers some serious pulse checks on how South Carolinians are feeling about the economy: - Paying for food is difficult or very difficult for 67% - Only 1 in 5 respondents say they are better off than a year ago. More: winthrop.edu/winthroppoll/20…
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What I see when reading the numerous ā€œwalk backā€ statements this week.

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Early voting line in Richland County. Looks like it will take a while to get to the door. Love to see it.
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Honored to witness the groundbreaking of the Robert Smalls monument on the grounds of the SC State House. Special shout out to Rep. @BrandonCox3 for sponsoring the bill that made this possible.
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Enjoyed speaking with students from the SCSU 4-H program. I appreciated their questions about representation in the chambers and in the lobby. They gave me hope for the next generation of civic leaders. Praying they stay curious and engaged.
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Don’t listen to ā€œI Have a Dreamā€ today… Listen to this instead.
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Praying for a world where everyone lived Dr. King’s ideals instead of just posting quotes about them.
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Week one of the 2026 legislative session is officially in the books! I’m grateful for the privilege of advocating for SC’s 271 cities and towns with these two. #SCStrongCities
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I NEVER miss @ColaChamber’s annual Breakfast Briefing with @MicahCaskey and @RepRutherford. Good information and pure comedy…served with a side of bacon. Good stuff, @carlblackstone.
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Getting a breakdown of Opportunity Zone legislation from someone who helped draft it = Slight flex. On the latest episode of SC/DC, we’re joined by Shay Hawkins, Tax Counsel for Senator Tim Scott, to explain Opportunity Zones and how cities can put them to work. šŸŽ§ Tune in.
City Quick Connect Podcast: l.masc.sc/12525CP Established by Congress, Opportunity Zones are designed to drive private investment into communities. Shay Hawkins, the tax counsel for Sen. Tim Scott, discusses their advantages with Todd Glover and Erica Wright.
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Important funding opportunity for cities and towns: The U.S. Economic Development Administration highlighted its FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program—$1.5 billion for economic recovery—during a roundtable in Columbia yesterday. Details here: eda.gov/strategic-initiative…
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I really enjoyed touring the J. Strom Thurmond Dam. Getting a close look at the turbine generators was great…just wish I hadn’t watched Final Destination: Bloodlines before I went. 😳
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Erica D. Wright retweeted
Municipal Association staff @EricaMuniSC and Daina Phillips with Rep. @blakesanders_66 and @SenRossTurner at the Regional Advocacy Meeting in Greenville. Regional Advocacy Meetings are designed to bring municipal officials and legislative delegations together.
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Three down, three to go! Love hearing from our members.
Replying to @SCSenatePres
@SCSenatePres Thomas Alexander with Municipal Association staff @EricaMuniSC, Todd Glover and Daina Phillips at Regional Advocacy Meeting in Greenville. Regional Advocacy Meetings are held throughout the state during the fall.
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.@NorthCharleston made. šŸ’ŖšŸ¾ @SenatorTimScott
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We appreciate you, Senator.
It’s so important for state and local governments to work together to better serve our communities. I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with the S.C. Municipal Association at their regional policy development meeting in Lexington.
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Erica D. Wright retweeted
City Quick Connect Podcast: l.masc.sc/CC9525 In this SC/DC episode, Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright explain how the Association engages and builds relationships with U.S. representatives and senators.
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Erica D. Wright retweeted
LIVE from the Municipal Association of South Carolina @MuniAssnSC
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And just like that, this dreary day in Columbia became a little bit brighter. #WinthropEverStand šŸ¦… @winthropu @winthropalumni #KnowledgePerkCola
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Congressional Briefing #1 is in the books! Many thanks to Congressman Norman for meeting with municipal leaders of SC-05 to discuss H.R. 1 and the potential impacts to federally funded local government programs. Six more briefings to go! #Grateful.
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