District 5 Council Member· 2025-11-03–2029-11-03 (start: WAFF article of Nov 5, 2025 reports the mayor and council were sworn into office on Monday, November 3, 2025, and Huntsville Business Journal reports a November 7, 2025 ceremony at City Hall; end: city Planning Commission page lists council liaison Erica White's term expiring 11/03/2029, and the next municipal election is August 2029 per Wikipedia 2025 Madison, Alabama municipal election)
Alice Lessmann
Madison
About
Alice Lessmann's campaign platform centers on the importance of education as a critical foundation for community growth and development. Beyond her focus on educational support, she participated in outlining plans for the future of Madison as part of her City Council District 5 campaign.
Campaign promises (1)
- educationAlice Lessmann emphasizes education as a foundational element for the community.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 45:54
- Avg per meeting
- 2:25
- Segments
- 618
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive zoning ordinance update
If allowed, short-term rental operators would need a business license and pay lodging tax; nothing approved tonight changes taxes directly.
Target Corporation building sign size variance
No direct cost to the city; Walmart and its contractor pay for the signage.
Hughes Road accessible sidewalk
Funded through a pursued federal grant; ditches will be piped to carry the sidewalk.
Pedestrian safety improvements at Town Madison Boulevard and I-565
Sidewalk construction cost unknown; no estimate given.
Street maintenance and gas tax funding
$881,000 in state gas tax funds — no local tax increase.
Residential accessory structure setbacks
Each family will fund its own construction; no city cost was cited.
Rear yard setback variance for private swimming pool
No city cost; the outcome affects only the homeowners' ability to build and neighbors' drainage exposure.
Flock license-plate reader surveillance
The existing Flock contract was about $86,000 (approved March 2025).
Commercial rezoning at Wall-Triana and Eastview
Traffic and drainage upgrades at the intersection could cost the city more if heavier commercial uses move in.
Rail grant match deferred
$1 million in city matching funds if ultimately approved.
Short-term rental regulation
Permits and lodging taxes would bring new revenue to the city from rentals now operating under the radar.
Madison Aquatic Facility planning
$22,000 for programming, reimbursed by park and recreation board warrant proceeds.
Madison Senior Center management disputes
No direct cost cited; artwork and class programming at stake.
New soccer and dog park on Huntsville-Browns Ferry property
Mostly a parking re-striping and scheduling fix; no cost figure was given.
Balch and Gooch roundabout delays
$1.1 million in construction costs, already bid and awarded.
Annexation and zoning of Cardinal Drive and Burgreen Road parcels
Annexed properties would become subject to city property taxes and eligible for city services.
Downtown and Church Street traffic safety
Sidewalk construction cost unknown; no estimate given.
139 Lewter Drive annexation
Minimal fiscal impact; the lot would join the city tax rolls.
Bellawoods annexation and RC-2 zoning
Unknown; cost implications were not discussed.
Madison Branch density cut and cul-de-sac design
Decisions during term (345)
Recorded while Lessmann was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 9 Work Session Minutes
Approval of September 14 Regular Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda (incl. Athens Utilities $1.18M payment and ESRI software agreement)
Appointment: Billie Goodson to Madison Utilities Board, Place 3
Resolution 2026-353R: Huntsville Utilities aid-to-construct, Slaughter/East View signal
Resolution 2026-362R: Aquatic facility architectural programming
Resolution 2026-364R: GENCO generator maintenance
Resolution 2026-296R: Insurance brokerage agreement
Resolution 2026-361R: Travelers insurance policy
Resolution 2026-401R: Cyber insurance policy
Resolution 2026-351R: 2027 city holidays
Ordinance 2026-346: Disability Advocacy Board amendments (second reading)
Resolution 2026-396R: Federal funding consultant
Resolution 2026-322R: Blue Pepper Investments stairway agreement
Ordinance 2026-336: Easement vacation, 130 Stoneway Trail
Ordinance 2026-333: Security alarm systems code rewrite
Resolution 2026-339R: North Alabama Drug Task Force MOU
Resolution 2026-354R: Pet Point animal shelter software
Resolution 2026-355R: PStRack asset management software
Resolution 2026-358R: Crisis response training grant application
Voting record (163)
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