Midlands Leaders Honor Cayce Councilman Tim James
June 4, 2015
Special Election Date Set for September 1
CAYCE, SC – There was a sentimental tone at the Cayce City Council meeting tonight where members of the Cayce City Council voted on a resolution accepting the resignation of a long-time Midlands leader,Cayce Councilman Tim James. Councilmembers joked with James that they might vote no so that he would stay; then tearfully and with words of well wishes, members voted to accept his resignation.
“Tim has always put City before self. He is a wonderful example of a true public servant,” stated Cayce Mayor Elise Partin.
Cayce City Councilman Tim James was honored by local elected officials and community leaders at a reception on June 1st. At the reception, Representative Kenny Bingham, Senator Nikki Setzler, and other local leaders presented Councilman James with a Resolution from the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate. (Attached)
“Councilman James has served the City of Cayce and the Midlands since 1983. It is hard to put into words all that he has accomplished in his career and all that he has done for our community,” stated Representative Bingham. “I am thankful to not only call him my Councilman and my neighbor, but to also call him my friend. He has been a great leader for so many years and he will be missed by many.”
Filing for the council seat will open June 19 and close on June 29. The election will be held on September 1. “It has been an absolute honor to serve the City of Cayce,” stated Councilman James. He will hold his seat and remain in Cayce until the Special Election before taking a new position in Florida.
