Mayor Partin makes an impassioned plea for more individuals to take on elected public service roles.

Elise, Mayor of the City of Cayce, holds the distinction of being the first female to serve in the office of this 13,000-resident city. She has been recognized for her focus on economic development, her strong representation of Cayce‰Ûªs diverse residents and her efforts to promote regionalism and ethics reform while protecting taxpayer dollars.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx