Lantana Is Home.
Karen Lythgoe has called Lantana home since 1965. She attended local schools, raised her family here, and has spent her life committed to the community she loves.
A Life Rooted in Lantana
Karen Lythgoe has called Lantana home since 1965. She attended local schools, raised her family here, and watched this community grow and change — always with a deep sense of responsibility to protect what makes Lantana special.
She served on the Town Council before being elected Mayor in 2023 and reelected in 2024. Her commitment is straightforward: keep Lantana moving forward without losing the character that makes it special.
Karen supports responsible redevelopment, investment in infrastructure and public spaces, strong public services, and long-term planning that puts residents and Lantana's quality of life first.
Her service extends beyond Lantana through the Florida League of Mayors, Florida League of Cities, Palm Beach County Water Resources Task Force, and other regional and statewide organizations.
What Drives Her
Community First
Every policy decision starts with one question: how does this affect the people who live and work in Lantana?
Honest Leadership
Karen believes public service means being straight with residents — about challenges, trade-offs, and what's actually achievable.
Proven Results
She measures success by projects completed, investments made, and lives improved — not by headlines or talking points.
Protecting Lantana
From waterfront access to neighborhood character, Karen is committed to preserving what makes Lantana worth fighting for.
Years of Service
Moved to Lantana. Has called it home ever since.
Served on the Lantana Town Council.
Elected Mayor of Lantana.
Reelected Mayor in March 2024. Continued advancing infrastructure, redevelopment, and parks improvements guided by the Townwide Master Plan.
Adopted a $31.4 million performance-based budget. Advanced Lantana Village redevelopment, completed 14 streets of milling and paving, and continued stormwater and parks improvements.
Running for re-election to continue the work Lantana residents deserve.
Lantana is Karen's hometown, her community, and her commitment.
— Karen Lythgoe for Mayor