Election Information:This Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.To find your Election Day polling location, go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlaceEARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to November 4, 2025, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 31, except Saturday and Sunday, at the Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections Office: 605 West Main Street, Room 130, Lexington, SC 29072. The early voting center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.Position Description:The City of Cayce has a nonpartisan council-manager form of government, including the mayor and 4 council members who serve 4-year terms. Each council member represents a single district, while the mayor is elected at-large. The mayor and council members have equal votes and are responsible for making policy, enacting laws, and appointing the city manager. To serve as Mayor or Council Member a person must be a resident of the city, at least 18 years of age and registered to vote.
Campaign Phone
(803)814-4588
Campaign Email
aliceroseforcaycecouncil@gmail.com
Education
Enrolled at ASU pursuing a BA in Anthropology
Qualifications
I am a devoted wife and mother, active in my community and care deeply about the future of my hometown. I have over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and I truly enjoy helping people. I’m not climbing the political ladder, I will serve our City.
One morning I returned from the grocery store and saw trees being cut down not only on the commercial road in front of our neighborhood but all the way into our residential street. Before granting permits the City had options to follow the FAA guidance about this property, to require a masonry wall separating the parking lot from neighbors and to communicate with residents. Our “pro-developer’ councilman didn’t have the City do any of that. Instead, he buried one line in his newsletter that few people actually get. Already, the school bus stop has been moved and property values have decreased. Knowing what it feels like not to be represented by our councilmember, I will represent us. We deserve that - and not just at campaign time.
My career has been about listening to customers and ensuring that their needs are met. That’s the same thing I will do representing District 3. When I lead teams, clear communication, mutual respect and collaboration are critical. It is important to me that everyone feels heard and valued and that civil dialogue is prioritized when discussing differing opinions. Dissension on council has held our city back for too long. I’m committed to a style of service that rises above the fray and focuses on serving the needs of our community. I’ll be a uniter, not a divider. Mayor and Council should support staff so that they can take care of us and our City. That’s been missing for the last several years but it can easily be restored.
Public safety is a top priority. With low crime rates and quick emergency response times Cayce is the envy of other cities. I will ensure that our staff receive cost-of-living adjustments and the equipment needed to serve us. I will support the City as it recruits and retains highly qualified staff. I’ll work to bring good, new businesses and well-paying jobs to our area. I am committed to accountable, transparent government, careful long term growth planning that brings new businesses into our City, retains and supports current businesses and maintains Cayce’s charm and character. This will require priority given to increased beautification and revitalization efforts and well-maintained infrastructure like storm drainage systems.
Campaign Email
hunter@votehuntersox.com
Education
University of South Carolina
I’m running to continue leading with the values I was raised on—treating people right, being accountable, and making government work for citizens. In my first term, I ended wasteful and deceptive budgeting practices, saving the average Cayce household $200 and keeping more money in family budgets. I’ve helped grow our business community and backed the first new neighborhoods in almost a decade. Our corridors are gaining momentum, with blighted buildings coming down, new businesses moving in, and Airport Boulevard set for resurfacing in 2026. These changes mean safer streets, stronger neighborhoods, and a better quality of life. Cayce is moving forward, and I want to keep that momentum so future generations can be proud to call it home.
I believe in collaboration and respect. I’ve built trusted relationships with neighboring municipalities, Lexington County, and state and federal leaders to deliver results for the City of Cayce. The same approach applies at City Hall—listening first, working through disagreements with professionalism, and keeping the focus on serving residents. My goal is always to make government more accountable and effective, and that starts with strong partnerships inside council chambers.
Infrastructure and redevelopment remain top priorities because they impact the quality of life in neighborhoods. I’m committed to addressing stormwater issues, modernizing gateways like Airport Blvd and Charleston Hwy with new sidewalks, lighting, and corridor upgrades to make them safer and more inviting, and ensuring our utility system is ready for growth without raising family costs. Public safety is also critical—I want to build on the work we’ve done to install cameras at neighborhood access points, and expand collaboration with partners like CAE, Midlands Tech, and nearby cities to keep families safe. Parks are also a focus, as shown by the recent Glenwood Park renovation, because they build community and strengthen neighborhoods.
