• County Commission

    Members: Kelli Wollmann, Dennis Slaughter, Corey Johnke, Adam Leighton, Deb Reinicke
    Commission's Website

  • Planning Commission

    Members: The Lake County Planning Commission consists of the 5 members of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
    Planning Commission Website

  • Board of Adjustment

    Members: The Lake County Board of Adjustment consists of the 5 members of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
    Board of Adjustment Website

  • LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)

    Membership sector: Elected state or local officials; law enforcement; civil defense coordinators; emergency medical personnel; health and/or hospital representatives; local environmentalists and/or other interested citizens; transportation personnel; broadcast or print media representatives; community groups; owners or operators of covered facilities; and fire service personnel.
    LEPC Website

  • Weed and Pest Board

    Members: Mike McGillivray, Vacant, Vacant, James Hildebrandt, Roger Abraham, Pat Schut, and Commissioner Adam Leighton
    Weed and Pest Board Website

  • Mental Health Board

    Members: Vacant, Citizen Member-Vacant, Attorneys Richard Ericsson and Abby Oftedal and John Nelson

  • Health Board

    Members: Robert Summerer, D.O.; Madison City Atty; State's Attorney; Madison City Police Chief; Sheriff

  • City and Township Boards and Commissions

    Lake County Incorporated and Unincorporated Communities:
    Incorporated: Madison, Nunda, Prairie Village, Ramona, Wentworth, and Brant Lake
    Unincorporated: Chester, Franklin, Junius, Rutland, and Winfred

    Lake County Townships:
    Badus, Farmington, Leroy, Summit, Chester, Franklin, Nunda, Wayne, Clarno, Herman, Orland, Wentworth, Concord, Lakeview, Rutland, and Winfred

    LIST OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS 2025-2026

Opportunities

Lake County has several boards and commissions whose members are volunteer citizens throughout the community. Occasionally there are vacancies - if you are interested in serving on any of these boards or commissions, please contact the Commission Office at 605-256-7600.

Announcements

Veteran Services
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Veteran Services office will be closed from May 25th - June 1st.

May - License Plate Renewal H/I/O
Friday, May 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with H or I or O.

Absentee Voting
Monday, April 27, 2026

June 2026 Primary Election Ballots are now available! Absentee Voting is open from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

CUP/Variance Deadline 4/27/2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration for the May 19th meeting

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

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