Since 2011, Mayor Talitha Hardin has secured over $1.5 million for infrastructure improvement projects in Leslie. Hardin is currently running for the Mayor of Leslie seat once again to continue building on all she's been able to accomplish for the town that she loves and calls home. Hardin credits the help of former RCA staff and board members, Renee Carr and Lavina Grandon, with helping kickstart the town's revitalization.