Stronger Bonds
Stronger Bonds is a podcast that explores the important and sometimes complex topics that local governments and businesses face daily.
In each short, digestible episode, Ray Jones and Emily Luther, seasoned attorneys at Parker Poe, will have an honest, unfiltered conversation on a specific issue - whether that's financing, taxes, infrastructure, economic development, or more. It'll be just like sitting in on one of our chats at the office.
We have a passion for building relationships and helping clients solve problems. That's what inspired the name "Stronger Bonds" - it represents the bonds we form and the bonds used to finance projects that move communities forward.
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Examining Act 388: Part 2 – The Inside Story
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Welcome to another episode of Stronger Bonds! In this installment, hosts Emily Luther and Ray Jones return after a brief hiatus to continue their deep dive into one of South Carolina's most transformative pieces of tax legislation—Act 388. Picking up where they left off in their Act 388 series, Ray and Emily are joined by a special guest: Vincent Sheheen, former state senator, mayor of Camden, attorney, and author—who was actually in the room during Act 388’s genesis.
Together, they unpack the insider story behind the bill, discuss the driving forces and key players that shaped its passage, and explore the compromises that shifted property tax reform in new and sometimes controversial directions. Listeners will get exclusive insights into the legislative process, hear stories from the Senate floor (including the legendary “chicken box” negotiations), and learn about the far-reaching impact of Act 388 on local governments, schools, and South Carolina’s future.
Plus, stick around for the always-fun Around the Counter segment, where the team shares their favorite local “hole in the wall” lunch spots—and invites listeners to send in their own recommendations.
Whether you’re a property tax aficionado, a local government pro, or just hungry for a fun lunch recommendation, this episode promises sharp insights, candid conversation, and a peek behind the legislative curtain. Thanks for joining us on Stronger Bonds, where we talk all things government, development, taxes, finance, and yes—lunch!
- Act 388 of 2006: South Carolina Legislature Online
- Vincent’s Book: https://uscpress.com/The-Concise-Guide-to-South-Carolina-State-Government
- The Honorable Vincent A. Sheheen, Mayor of Camden, SC: Your Guide to Camden, SC
- Vincent A. Sheheen, Attorney & Mediator - Savage, Royall, & Sheheen
00:00 Introduction
03:38 Municipal Millage Levying Questions
06:42 Improving Act 388 Impact
12:23 School Funding's Impact on Property Tax
13:08 Key Legislative Leaders Unite
17:27 Property Tax Revolution and Impacts
22:23 Property Tax Impact on Housing Market
24:05 Senate Compromise on Property Tax
28:07 Tax Breaks Hinder Economic Growth
31:58 Millage Cap Exemptions for Counties
34:02 Property Tax Reform for Education
35:51 Writing South Carolina's Government Guide
41:56 Favorite Hole-in-the-Wall Lunches?
45:28 Exploring Act 388 Insights
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