Podcasts about mayor steve benjamin

In this special episode recorded live at NLC's Congressional City Conference, Clarence sits down with Steve Benjamin, former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina to reflect on the lessons he's learned about public service, partnerships that are important for local leaders to forge, and his new public engagement role in the Biden administration.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Fresno, California Mayor Jerry Dyer and Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin join The Post to discuss the rise in violent crimes, strategies to keep their communities safe and the challenges of policing in a pandemic.

Soda City. Famously Hot. Cola. Real Columbia. The Southern Hot Spot. Gamecock Nation. These descriptors are often used to represent Columbia, SC. But what's going on in this hidden gem of a city we call home? Join us monthly as we discuss culture, history, politics, music, arts, events, and all things Columbia. Spend some time letting Soda City speak to you! First episode drops on March 15th featuring an in-depth conversation with Mayor Steve Benjamin, discussing his legacy of service, what's left to be done before his term ends, and what he thinks the future holds for Columbia. Subscribe on your

Give Black, part 6: Mayor Steve Benjamin Mayor Steve Benjamin earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Carolina and a juris doctor from the UofSC Law School. He is a former UofSC student body president and the first African-American mayor in Columbia's history. The Give Black Podcast-a-Thon was originally recorded during a 12-hour event streamed live on Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Give Black benefitted USC’s One Creed, One Carolina campaign, which supports initiatives that elevate and encourage Black students, faculty and staff. Together, our 5 hosts and over 20 guests helped raise more than $10,000 for the campaign over 12 hours. Find more information on the podcast-a-thon and the link to donate at www.garnetmedia.org/giveblack. 1801 Live is a partnership between Garnet Media Group and the University of South Carolina's student government. To learn more, visit garnetmedia.org/1801live.

In Episode 5 of BOOM! The Southeastern Commerce Podcast, Mayor Steve Benjamin joins LaJoia Broughton and Chris Kane of Adams and Reese for a discussion about lessons learned from the City of Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as what's next for the booming City of Columbia in regards to social and economic development projects. We also put Mayor Benjamin on the hot seat as we learn more about him, the three I's of city life (Infrastructure, Innovation and Inclusion), his time as Former President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and what's next for him.

Mayor Steve Benjamin sits for a wide ranging discussion with former Massachusetts State Representative, Jeffrey Sanchez. The conversation covers the mayor’s path to leadership, starting with Mayor Benjamin’s formative years up through the present day in the Mayor’s office. Topics include formative mentorship, staying true to one’s ideals, bipartisan solutions, and the importance of listening.

Mayor Steve Benjamin is no stranger to having difficult conversations on a public scale. He got his start in politics as a student activist seeking to bring the Confederate flag down from the South Carolina statehouse. In his new role as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, he speaks with and for 1,500 mayors about common challenges -- opioid addiction, homelessness, immigration and trade. In his town, Columbia, he is focused on the “three I's” of city life -- infrastructure, innovation and inclusion. On this episode of "In the Arena," a podcast about public leadership, Benjamin talks about the things that make cities work at this "definitive moment" in the country's history.

Trump has lived his whole life in the city. So why does he have such an adversarial relationship with mayors? Mayor Steve Benjamin, the head of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, joins us to discuss what cities are doing next in their battles with the Trump administration.

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin sits down with Charles Bierbauer to discuss gun control and safety.

Steve Benjamin is the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina. Here, he talks about the connection between climate change and his effort to make his city reliant on 100% renewable energy—and what that means for his family and his future. The Land I Trust is a brand new audio storytelling project brought to you by the Sierra Club. In this series, we travel through the American South to talk with folks about the dirty energy projects that threaten their homes and the work they're doing to build a clean energy economy that allows all of our communities to thrive. Hear all of the first-person stories from The Land I Trust at http://www.sc.org/stories.

Since President Trump announced the U.S. would exit the Paris Climate Agreement back in June, redoubled support for the agreement has come from the local level, with mayors from around the nation pledging their cities' support for the Agreement. Here in South Carolina, where nearly 55 percent of voters opted for Trump in 2016, four prominent mayors of diverse political leanings pledged to fulfill the terms of the Paris Agreement as part of the Climate Mayors Caucus, which is composed of some 380-plus American mayors . The mayors of Charleston, Greenville, Columbia and Anderson compose their ranks. Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia has in many ways led the charge on climate initiatives, both in South Carolina and nationally, as the Vice-President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "We've had a tagline as we’ve marketed ourselves over the past few years of being famously hot, and the reality is we are famously hot," said Benjamin, with a laugh. Heat isn’t the only climate-related issue

Here’s part two of our interview with Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia, South Carolina. In this half of the conversation we learn: The words he lives by The best career advice he’s ever received What he’d tell his 20-year-old self In case you missed the first part of our conversation, you can find it here. We’ll have Mayor Benjamin back soon, but until then lean in, lean back and enjoy!

We recently sat down with Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia, South Carolina for a fun and enlightening conversation. Among the takeaways are: Dads should kiss their kids more It is okay to be different, even when 20 million pairs of eyes are watching Micah 6:8 The importance of knowing what you don’t know We’ve broken this interview in two part. The second half of our conversation with Mayor Benjamin will be posted shortly. So, until then lean in, lean back and enjoy!

Join us at MLK Park in Columbia SC as we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Henri Baskins is the Mistress of Ceremonies...Performances Logan Elementary...Wreath Laying...Welcome by Mayor Steve Benjamin...Keynote Speaker Harris Pastidies

Join us at MLK Park in Columbia SC as we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Henri Baskins is the Mistress of Ceremonies...Performances Logan Elementary...Wreath Laying...Welcome by Mayor Steve Benjamin...Keynote Speaker Harris Pastidies