The Honorable Karen Lythgoe
Mayor, Town of Lantana

Karen Lythgoe is a lifelong Lantana resident, having moved to the town in 1965. She attended local schools, including Lantana Elementary, Lantana Junior High, and Lake Worth High School.

A dedicated community member, Karen has been actively involved in various organizations. She served on the Lantana Town Council as a Councilmember from 2020 to 2023 and was elected Mayor in 2023. She is currently serving a three-year term as Mayor.

Karen is also committed to regional and state-level issues. She is a member of the Palm Beach County League of Cities, Florida League of Cities, and Florida League of Mayors. She actively participates in the Water Resources Task Force, Palm Beach School District Advisory Boundary Committee, and the Development, Code Compliance, and Redevelopment Legislative Policy Committee.

Before her current role at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Karen worked at the South Florida Water Management District for 15 years. She and her late husband, David, raised their daughter, Rebecca, in Lantana.

Karen remains passionate about Lantana and is dedicated to preserving its unique character and ensuring a bright future for its residents.