I am the principal at Lillian Parks Hussey School. My wife is at-large city councilor Marci Alexander. I have been happily married to my wife for 29 years. As a lifelong resident of Augusta, many of you I have already met at school, at the YMCA, or even at Cony. If we have not met, I look forward to meeting you and talking about my wife.

Five things you do not know about Marci:

1) She is a creative problem-solver that will not take no for an answer.

2) She is an excellent wife, dedicated mother and my best friend.

3) She loves popcorn, soccer, fly-fishing and science fiction action movies.

4) She is a professional leader who will stand up for what is right and fight for you! She is tiny but mighty.

5) She will seek advice from others and she will listen.

In the last six years, Marci has done a great job helping to put the city of Augusta on the right track. I am proud of her and see every day the hard work she puts in behind the scenes to get things done. I see how positive she is, with never a harsh word to say about anyone. She always says kill them with kindness. She always says life is about moving forward.

I encourage you to vote for Marci for mayor. I know my bride of 29 years will continue to stand up for Augusta residents and in the process strengthen the community in the years to come. She will move Augusta forward.

Vote by absentee ballot or vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Vote for Marci Alexander.

Troy Alexander

Augusta