Alice Lessmann to run for Madison City Council, District 5
MADISON – Madison School Board member and business leader, Alice Lessmann, declared that she was running for Madison City Council, District 5.
“Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Madison City Council District 5,” Lessmann said. “For almost twenty years, our home has been in Madison City District 5 and I’m deeply invested in its future. I’ve had the opportunity to serve on many different boards and volunteered in our Madison Community, including currently, the Madison City Board of Education. It is my privilege and has reinforced my belief in the importance of community service.”
Alice Lessmann has been a member of the Madison City School Board of Education since 2020, representing the needs of students and families while contributing to the advancement of education throughout the state as the District 9 Director for the Alabama Association of School Boards since 2021.
“We need a collaborative approach of working closely with residents and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses our infrastructure needs while safeguarding our city’s financial stability,” Lessmann added. “I want to bring my blend of business experience, educational insight, and dedication to our community to help us build an even brighter future for Madison.”
Alice’s dedication to Madison is rooted in her 21 years of service in the Alabama National Guard, where she retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. She has been active in many areas of the community with raising funds for the River of Hope Campaign, Madison’s Growth Committee, and an avid volunteer and supporter of the Madison Chamber, Madison PTA, American Legion, and other Madison organizations. Alice’s contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2024 Spirit of Madison Award, the 2024 Madison City Philanthropic Businessperson of the Year award, 2022 Women Honoring Women recognition, and the 2022 Small Business Association’s District Director’s Award. Her family was honored to be recognized as the 2020 Madison Family of the Year for their community involvement.
“My commitment to you is that I will always be honest, transparent, and I will always listen to you,” Lessmann concluded. “I look forward to the upcoming months of this campaign so I can hear the concerns and needs of District 5.”
Alice and her husband, Steve, live in Madison, where they raised their two children who are currently in college.
The Municipal Election will be held August 26, 2025.
