Town of LakePark, FL
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Richard Reade
Town Manager
The Town of Lake Park has a Commission/Manager form of government under which the Commission appoints the Town Manager. The Town Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town. The Town Manager's chief obligation is to provide quality of life services to the Town's nearly 9,000 residents in an effective, efficient and transparent manner. According to the Town Charter, the Town Manager also implements policy decisions at the direction of the Commission, directs the Town's daily activities, prepares and oversees the Town's annual budget, and supervises the Town's employees and departments.
The Town Manager also serves as the Executive Director of the Town's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and fosters an environment that encourages economic growth and development throughout the Town.
The Town Manager keeps residents and local businesses apprised of Town activities, and notifies residents about local referenda issues related to the Town, through the Town's newsletter and social media.
Richard Reade joined the Town of Lake Park in January of 2025, bringing with him more than 28 years of local government management experience.