Activities of the Lake Ripley Management District (LRMD) are directed by a seven-member board of directors and implemented by a full-time Lake Manager. The board consists of five elected members who own property within the District (serving staggered, three-year terms), and two appointed members representing the Town of Oakland and Jefferson County.

Elections

Elections are held during each Annual Meeting when the Board nominates eligible candidates to fill any open seats. Any eligible interested candidates for vacancies on the Board shall submit a completed Candidate Interest Form to the office of the Lake Manager by email, regular mail, or hand-delivery no later than 45 days prior to the annual meeting. The form is available on the District’s website. Once completed it should include the candidate's contact information, qualifications, a brief statement of interest and a signed declaration indicating a willingness to serve a three-year term on the Board. The names of all interested candidates who timely submit a completed Candidate Interest Form shall appear on the written and published notices of the annual meeting and the ballot. Nominations will also be accepted from those electors in attendance at the annual meeting.

Fillable Candidate Interest Form- If you're interested in being a candidate for the Lake Ripley Management District's Board, please fill out this form and return it no later than 45 days prior to the annual meeting.

Public Meeting Schedule - 2025

Meetings of the Lake District Board of commissioners take place on the third Saturday of each month, at 9:00am, at the Oakland Town Hall located at: N4450 County Road A, Cambridge, WI, 53523. The meetings are free and open to the public. Public comment is taken at the beginning of each meeting and throughout the meeting at the discretion of the chair.

**Annual Membership Meeting with election and Board Hearing. If you would like to be placed on the Board of Commissioners ballot, please contact the Lake Manager ([email protected]) before Wednesday, July 2, 2025.