Allin, 53, said he is running because he wants Marshall to be the best place to live and work.

Allin said “My business background taught me that change is good. I believe it is time for the city commissioners to have some new thoughts and that is the change I am proposing. Marshall has somme issues that need resolved.”

Allin , chairman of the newly-created Marshall Image Advisory Board, said some of the issues include improving “our existing economic environment” and obtaining “better paying positions.” There has been a lot of talk but not much has happened.

Allin said that he believes that his work experience qualifies him the take on these challenges. Allin was formerly vice-president of Bovis Lend Lease, one of the 10 largest construction companies in the worlds. He now does consulting work for large construction companies.