Starting November 19th, Tracy Hegler, AICP, will be the new City Manager of the City of Cayce

CAYCE, SC –The City of Cayce voted on October 17, 2018 to terminate without cause their relationship with Brian Watkins, and is pleased to announce that starting November 19^th, Tracy Hegler, AICP, will be the new City Manager of the City of Cayce.

Hegler, who is currently the Director of Community Planning and Development for Richland County, has had many years of management and planning experience. In her current position, Tracy oversees the County’s zoning, land development permitting, long range planning, floodplain management, conservation and sustainability initiatives, community development, tax assessments, registering of deeds, business licenses and building inspections. Tracy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in Sociology and a Master’s Degree from Florida State University in Urban and Regional Planning.

“Tracy will bring a unique planning background and a management approach that will have her working closely with our neighborhoods, attending and promoting our many wonderful Cayce events, and meeting with our commissions and foundations - all to ensure the City’s focus on excellence and customer service. She will be a great addition to our team and a great City Manager for our citizens, our staff and our City,” stated Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin.

Hegler has stated she is a “People’s Manager” who places a strong emphasis on empowering staff, improving quality of life for our citizens, and ensuring that Cayce continues to be a vibrant community that maintains its hometown feel. 

The City of Cayce is ranked #1 in SC for Millennial Job Seekers, #2 in SC for Women in the Workforce and #9 in Tax Friendly Places for Retirees.

“We could not be more excited to welcome a dynamic Manager whose community outlook is a great fit for our City.” states Partin. 

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