Town Board

The Lynden Township Board consists of five positions: three supervisors elected to staggered three-year terms, and a clerk and treasurer, both elected to two-year terms. Township elections take place annually on the second Tuesday of March.  The next election will take place Tuesday March 11, 2025.

Clerk
Jenny Schmidt, Clerk –  320-774-8507 (Leave a message or text); or email: clerk@lyndentownship.net
Contact Jenny for general inquiries including rental of the town hall.
Term expires in 2026
Kelli Schuh – Deputy Clerk

Township Board of Supervisors

Tom Plaggerman, Board Chair 320-266-1561 or email: tom.plaggerman@lyndentownship.net
Contact Tom for general ordinance / zoning inquiries, subdivision and platting questions, and animal control issues.
Term expires 2025

Scott O’Konek, Vice Chair and Winter Road Manager 320-558-7766 or email: scott.okonek@lyndentownship.net
Contact Scott for winter road-related issues, Right of Way Permits, weed inspections, and signage issues.
Term expires 2026

Jamie Schultz-Ludenia, Summer Road Manager 320-282-7971 or email: jaime.schultz-ludenia@lyndentownship.net
Contact Jaime for summer road-related issues.
Term expires 2027

Treasurer
Jean Schermer, Treasurer – 320-241-2738 or email: treasurer@lyndentownship.net (Term expires 2025)
Deputy Treasurer – (accepting applications)