As of the Laketown town website's government page, Brandon Willis holds the office of Mayor. In this capacity, Willis is responsible for calling to order official sessions of the Laketown Town Council. According to an agenda for a meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026, Willis was set to lead the council through various items of business, including a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Laketown Town Land Use Ordinance. This specific proposed amendment, as noted in the August 12, 2026, agenda, sought to allow the creation of 1/2 acre residential lots in areas designated outside the tradition town core.
Residents encounter the work of the Mayor through public meetings held at the Laketown Town Office, located at 10 North 200 East. According to the Laketown town website, the Town Council holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. These meetings provide a forum for community engagement; for instance, the August 12, 2026, agenda stated that any person wishing to comment on items not listed on the agenda could address the mayor and town council by providing their name and address for the record. The agenda also noted that comments should be limited to no more than three minutes unless the mayor authorizes additional time.
Willis's role involves overseeing a variety of municipal concerns. According to the July 1, 2026, Laketown Town Council meeting agenda, the council addressed topics such as fire restrictions, statewide fireworks bans, and potential votes on fireworks within city limits. The same agenda included discussions regarding building lots of 1/2 acre and 1 acre, as well as water source protection. The Mayor's report, as outlined in the July 1, 2026, agenda, included a report from the Bear Lake Regional Commission and plans to finalize the Laketown Community 250th Celebration.
Beyond council meetings, the mayor's leadership intersects with local development and infrastructure. An agenda from April 29, 2026, shows that Willis was a subject of discussion during a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding a building permit. During the same meeting, the commission discussed the Right of Way on Main Street and various lot sizes. The mayor also oversees a council that manages diverse updates, including reports on water, roads and streets, park and recreation, and rodeo and arena updates, as documented in the August 12, 2026, agenda. These meetings serve as the primary venue where the mayor and council manage the business of the municipality, from budget reviews to the approval of bills.
What this means for Laketown
For the people of Laketown, the Mayor serves as the official who calls council meetings to order. Through regular monthly meetings, residents can participate in local governance by addressing the mayor and council on specific or non-agenda items, ensuring that community voices are part of the town's decision-making processes regarding land use and local ordinances.
