City of Lake Helen Boards and Commission:

The City’s Boards and Commission are comprised of a combination of volunteers and elected officials who serve in various capacities and make important decisions that benefit both the residents and businesses of Lake Helen.

The City of Lake Helen recognizes and encourages involvement in the policy-making process through service as a board or commission member. Most city boards are created by ordinance or resolution to provide advice and recommendations to the City Commission on matters of public concern.

The City of Lake Helen is both involved with and appoints boards that make recommendations to the City Commission. These boards are a great way to get involved with your community. Citizens serving on these boards offer their expertise and input that help preserve Lake Helen for future generations.

City of Lake Helen Commission:

The city charter sets the City of Lake Helen with a commission form of government, whereby the City Commission is the head of city government, and an appointed City Administrator who oversees the city’s daily operations.

Voters elect a City Commission that consists of five members who serve two-year terms and are elected citywide.

The City Commission makes broad policy decisions to include setting and approving the annual budget, as well as passing ordinances as necessary.

The City of Lake Helen strives to provide the highest quality public services that effectively address citizen and community needs in a fiscally responsible and friendly manner.

City Commission Meetings are held at 7:00pm on the second Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at City Hall, 327 S Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen, FL 32744.

Mayor
Vernon Burton
386-343-2346
mayorburton@lakehelen.org
(term ends 2025)

Zone 1 Commissioner
Heather Rutledge
386-361-7258
hrutledge@lakehelen.org
(term ends 2025)

Zone 2  Vice Mayor
Roger Eckert
386-748-6413
reckert@lakehelen.org
(term ends 2026)

Zone 3  Commissioner
Lynda Donato
407-402-5493
ldonato@lakehelen.org
(term ends 2025)

Zone 4 Commissioner
Charlene Bishop
386-507-1418
cbishop@lakehelen.org
(term ends 2026)

Interested in running for office? Visit our City of Lake Helen Elections page.

Interested on serving on a City Board? Contact Director of Administration for more information.