LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director May is National Military Appreciation Month and this is a great time to honor current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom. More information can be found on page 25. April showers bring May flowers and many fun events to help residents enjoy the community. A special Ladies Day event is planned on May 17 and will feature a comedian, local women-owned vendors offering free items, samples and discounts for ticket holders only, and a wonderful lunch. In addition, tickets are still on sale for the first ever Summer Locals Concert Series at Lake Ashton. See page 29 for the lineup. The Luau and Volunteer Appreciation Spring Fling in April were events for the record books! That Luau performance (complete with a fire knife show) was one that will be remembered for years to come. See page 28 for pictures. All of the amazing volunteers at Lake Ashton are appreciated not just in April — your dedication to the Lake Ashton community is appreciated all year long. Thank you again to our sponsors, Charm City, ClimateGuard, Performance Golf Carts, Dyer Kia, Warren Construction, Mortellaro Law, Water's Edge, and Arts Golf Cars for their support in making this event free for all of our volunteers. On April 15, the Board of Supervisors met to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025). A wrap up report of actions taken at the meeting was sent out on April 17. An assessment increase of up to $200 was set at this meeting and soon Lake Wales residents will receive a mailing advising of this potential increase. The final amount of the assessment increase will be voted on at the August 19 budget hearing. Several other projects were approved, including the addition of paver areas at the Clubhouse Pet Play Park, a repair to a stormwater pipe on Limerick Drive, and the replacement of equipment to move forward with the conversion to natural gas at the Clubhouse. The May Board Meeting has been changed to May 6 at 10 am, after Monday Coffee. LACDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS CONTA CT INF O Lloyd Howison, Chairman 704-302-6555, lhowison@lakeashtoncdd.com Brenda Van Sickle, Vice Chair 863-324-6191 brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Assistant Secretary 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431 mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary 863-268-8193 dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours After Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom UPCOMING QU A LIFYING PERI O D This year the LA (LW) Community Development district has two seats up for election, specifically Seat 1 and Seat 5. The qualifying period runs from noon on June 10 and closes at noon on June 14. Each seat carries a four-year term of office. Elections are nonpartisan and will be held at the same time as the general election on November 5, 2024. Candidates must qualify for the office of Supervisor with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections. For more information, please contact them at 863-534-5888. Lori Edwards, the Polk County Supervisor of Elections, will be at Monday Coffee on May 6. Come by and get your questions answered and hear more information about the General Election.
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