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2020 CALENDARRichland County Employees Working Hard for You

2020@2020 HAMPTON

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

On the cover, Winta Adams, EMS Captain, Emergency Services DepartmentPhotograph courtesy of Andrew Haworth

Richland County Government2020 Hampton St., ColumbiaThe calendar is also available for download at richlandcountysc.govPrinted by Richland County Operational Services/Central Services

Richland County employees work in a variety of fields to offer a broad range of services to residents and businesses. As shown through the efforts of the employees featured in this 2020 calendar, local government workers undertake many roles. Public safety, administrative assistance and emergency

management are just a few of the people-centered activities, programs and services County employees provide every day to enrich the community.

The Richland County 2020 Calendar is a production of the County’s Public Information Office.

Beverly Harris, DirectorCasey White, Magnolia Salas, Michaela Leung,

Paul Harris and Todd Money

MARK THE DATERichland County departments and divisions observe several awareness days, weeks and months to highlight the

services and programs County employees provide to residents and businesses.

JANUARY National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

MARCHEmployee Appreciation Day, March 6

APRILNational Child Abuse and Prevention Awareness MonthNational County Government MonthNational Fair Housing MonthNational Volunteer Appreciation MonthNational Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, April 12-18National Community Development Week, April 13-18Earth Day, April 22

MAYInternational Code Council Building Safety MonthNational Adoption Awareness MonthNational Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 3-9 National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 17-23National Public Works Week, May 17-23

JUNENational Homeownership MonthNational Safety Month

OCTOBERCommunity Planning MonthNational Customer Service Week, October 5-9

Dates for meetings and events are subject to change. Jewish and Islamic holidays begin at sundown the date shown. There may be some variance of dates listed for Islamic

holidays, as some are based on the sighting of the moon and are not fixed to a calendar.

INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPSRichland County’s website provides services and information to residents, businesses and visitors. Make online payments, locate a lost pet, submit service requests, read current news, watch County-produced videos and much more. Visit richlandcountysc.gov today!

Sign up to receive our weekly electronic newsletter, the Richland Weekly Review. Click the button at the bottom of richlandcountysc.gov to be added to the mailing list.

BE ENGAGED, STAY ENGAGEDEngage Richland is Richland County’s year-round series of public events that aims to initiate direct conversations between residents and County staff through community meetings, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, facility tours, special events and more. Engage Richland seeks to encourage dialogue between residents and their local government. Visit richlandcountysc.gov/residents/engagerichland regularly to learn about Engage Richland events, or contact the Public Information Office at [email protected] or 803-576-2050.

STAY CONNECTED WITH USKeep in touch with us online! Follow us on social media to stay in the know about Richland County news, events and happenings. Also tune to our local television channel, RCTV, on Spectrum Channel 1302 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99.

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DECEMBER 2019

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Mill Creek

EngageRichland

RICHLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS

Richland County operates under the Council-Administrator form of government. Richland County Councilmembers are elected in November general elections from single-member districts for four-year terms beginning Jan. 1 of the following year. The 11-member Council appoints

an Administrator to be the chief administrative officer of Richland County Government and to manage all departments under the jurisdiction of Richland County Council. The Administrator executes the policies, directives and legislative actions of Council, manages and

coordinates operations, prepares operating and capital budgets and performs essential duties in overseeing the daily and long-term activities of County government.

Richland County Council generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at the County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia. All meetings are open to the public. All regularly scheduled Council meetings can be

viewed live and on demand at richlandcountysc.gov.

ADMINISTRATION*Oversees County operations, to include executing polices set by Council

ALVIN S. GLENN DETENTION CENTER

ANIMAL SERVICESAnimal CareVector Control

BUDGET & GRANTS MANAGEMENT*Develops and maintains the County budget and tracks spending of other County-funded entities

COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTAssessor’s DivisionBuilding InspectionsBusiness Service CenterCommunity DevelopmentConservationNew Development/FloodplainPlanning ServicesRegister of DeedsZoning

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES*Provides legal representation for abused and neglected children

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

EMERGENCY SERVICES

FINANCEProcurement

GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES*Office of Small Business OpportunityOffers constituent services and helps facilitate solutions to Council-identified priorities

HUMAN RESOURCES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE*Serves as a centralized point of contact for residents

OPERATIONAL SERVICES

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE*Promotes public awareness and understanding of Richland County Government

PUBLIC WORKSAirportEngineeringRoads & DrainageSolid Waste & RecyclingSpecial ServicesStormwater Management

RISK MANAGEMENT*Fleet Management Identifies risks to eliminate or minimize financial losses to County operations

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

UTILITIES

*Department and Divisions not featured in calendar

Yvonne McBride District 3

2016-2020

Paul Livingston District 4

2018-2022

Allison TerracioDistrict 5

2018-2022

Joe Walker III District 6

2018-2022

Gwendolyn Kennedy District 7

2016-2020

Jim Manning District 8

2016-2020

Calvin “Chip” Jackson District 9

2016-2020

Dalhi Myers District 10

2016-2020

Chakisse NewtonDistrict 11

2018-2022

Bill Malinowski District 1

2018-2022

Joyce Dickerson District 2

2016-2020

Blythewood

Irmo

Arcadia Lakes

Forest AcresColumbia

HopkinsEastover

Gadsden

BallentineDentsville

Dutch Fork

Horrell Hill

St. Andrews

White Rock

Pontiac

RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCILMEMBERS

To contact members of County Council, call or email the Clerk to Council Office at 803-576-2060 or [email protected].

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December February

JANUARY

Ryan McConnellOperational Services

Plumber

Operational Services is made up of Central Services and the

Facilities and Grounds division. The department works to provide

day-to-day support to County offices and facilities.

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Council Meeting

Council Retreat Council Retreat

New Year’s DayCounty Offices Closed

Martin Luther King Jr. DayCounty Offices Closed

Richland CountyProperty Taxes Due

Without Penalty

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FEBRUARY

Kim MannEconomic Development

Economic Development works to attract new industry and help

existing companies with potential expansion as it strives to sustain the County’s local economy and

create new, diverse jobs for residents.

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Business Manager

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Council CommitteesZoning Public Hearing

Presidents DayCounty Offices Closed

Valentine’s Day

Ash Wednesday

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February

MARCH

Juan TorresAnimal Services

Animal Services consists of two divisions: Animal Care and Vector

Control. Animal Care enforces laws that protect people, animals

and property. Vector Control provides effective control of pests (e.g., mosquitoes, rats) known to

transmit disease to humans.

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Animal Care Officer

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Richland County Business License

Renewal Deadline


St. Patrick’s Day

Daylight SavingTime Begins

Spring Begins

Purim

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APRIL

Ebony TylerPublic Works

Administrative Coordinator

Public Works maintains County infrastructure, manages assets and provides technical services across six divisions: Engineering, Roads and Drainage, Solid Waste and

Recycling, Stormwater Management, Special Services and Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport.

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Council Meeting

National County Government

Month Begins

Council Meeting


Easter

Earth Day

Passover Begins Maundy Thursday Good Friday

Ramadan Begins

Palm Sunday

Emergency Services provides professional public safety

planning, preparedness programs, prevention, response and

recovery throughout Richland County. The department works to

ensure residents and visitors are safe.

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Mother’s Day

Ken AucoinEmergency ServicesChief Meteorologist

MAY

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Council Meeting

Council MeetingCouncil Committees

Zoning Public Hearing

Memorial DayCounty Offices Closed

Edi al-Fitr Begins

Armed Forces Day

Richland Recycles Day

Pentecost (5/31) Shavuot

The Transportation Department manages the transportation

program that was established after voters in 2012 approved a

Countywide one-cent sales tax to fund improvements to roads,

sidewalks, bikeways and greenways.

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Kim ToneyTransportation

Program Manager

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Council Committees Richland CountyNeighborhood Block PartyZoning Public Hearing

JuneteenthFlag Day Summer Begins

Father’s Day

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JULY

Kelly DunhamFinance Department

Financial Reporting Manager

The Finance Department consists of two divisions: Accounting and

Procurement. Both work to maintain the fiscal integrity of

County financial records by providing accounting, financial

operations and reporting services to various departments.

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Council Meeting

Council Meeting


Independence Day

Independence Day(Observed)

County Offices Closed

Eid al-Adha

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AUGUST

Trenia BowersInformation Technology

Helpdesk Supervisor

Information Technology aims to use technology where possible to

increase efficiency and effectiveness and reduce costs for Richland

County. The department develops business applications and maintains

County computer networks.

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Council Meeting (8/31)

National Night Out

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Hernando HarrisUtilities Department

Maintenance Technician

Richland County Utilities aims to provide quality water and sewer

service as efficiently as possible. Its three wastewater treatment

facilities and four community water systems operate 365 days a year.

Council Meeting


Labor DayCounty Offices Closed

Grandparents Day

Patriot Day

Fall Begins

Rosh Hashana Begins

Yom Kippur Begins

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OCTOBER

Alfreda TindalCommunity Planning

& Development

E-911 Address Coordinator

Community Planning and Development works to improve

County communities through public planning, which involves balancing

environmental and economic concerns for land use, creating

incentives for redevelopment and revitalizing communities.

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Council Meeting

Council Meeting


Anniversary of Historic 2015 Rain and Flood Event

Halloween

Columbus Day

Sukkot

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October

NOVEMBER

Charlamane BrownAlvin S. Glenn Detention Center

Corrections Officer

The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center plays an essential role in criminal

justice. It serves as the intake center for unsentenced detainees and inmates, as

well as an incarceration facility for sentenced offenders.

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Council Meeting



Thanksgiving DayCounty Offices Closed

Veterans DayCounty Offices Closed


All Saints’ DayElection DayDaylight Saving Time Ends

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Renee SnelgroveHuman Resources

Human Resources supports the development of Richland County’s

work culture by creating and implementing policies, guidelines

and procedures for County employees.

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Analyst

Council Meeting



Christmas

Day after Christmas

Christmas EveCounty Offices Closed



Advent Begins

Arbor Day

Winter Begins Kwanzaa Begins

New Year’s Eve

Hanukkah Begins

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