Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin gave her 2022 State of the City address this week and spoke about what she and the administration were able to achieve in 2021. Some of the highlights were that the FY 2022 budget was balanced with no new taxes and without cutting or eliminating essential city services, all while creating the largest rainy day run in the city’s history. The city also invested in local small businesses with more than $750,000 in small business grant funds. There was also a salary increase for all Charleston Police officers and a new $15,000 signing bonus for first-time certified recruits to help the Charleston Police Department attract and retain officers. The city also added a $15,000 signing bonus for qualifying first-time Charleston Fire Department recruits who are certified paramedics.