Lakewood has a new HOA Board of Directors. Dave Brockman was elected to another two-year term, and Lakewood homeowners Marty Erhart and Ami Vaidya were elected for the first time at the annual HOA meeting on Feb. 2.

Board officers also were selected for the 2025-26 term. They are:

• President: Lee Rutledge
• Vice President: Dave Brockman
• Secretary: Marty Erhart
• Treasurer: Shasi Wilson
• Director At-Large: Ami Vaidya

Rutledge presented certificates of appreciation to outgoing board members John Harris, who served as secretary, and Shawn Jamail, who was director at-large..

Remember to vote in the Lakewood HOA election! The election is open to all Lakewood homeowners. Three board positions are on the ballot. You can still vote by bringing the ballot form you received in the mail to the HOA office. Drop it into the office mail slot or email it to hoa@lakewoodhoa.com. The deadline for both is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Election results will be announced at the HOA annual meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at the Lakewood Clubhouse. 

UPDATE: The HOA office will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, because of the weather.

As temperatures fall with the winter storm this weekend, check weather updates and look out for your neighbors. Reach out on TownSquare if you or any of your neighbors need help. Stay safe!

Dave Brockman, Martin Erhart and Ami Vaidya have been nominated for two-year terms on the Lakewood HOA Board of Directors.

Dave Brockman is running for re-election. He works for a tech company and has lived in Lakewood more than 17 years. He served as a board member nine years before rejoining the board two years ago.

Marty Erhart is a 47-year Lakewood resident. He is retired from a 40-year career in marketing and branding and today helps local non-profits with marketing and graphic design needs.

Ami Vaidya is a 33-year Lakewood resident whose professional background is in engineering and today enjoys her career in tax preparation.

Board members Shawn Jamail and John Harris have reached the end of their terms. The HOA thanks them for their service to Lakewood.

The three candidates have completed a nomination form, and their names have been placed on the directed proxy (absentee) ballot. Their short biographies are enclosed along with the ballot that is being mailed to your home.

If mailed, your proxy ballot is due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at the Lakewood Homeowners Association, P.O. Box 27674, Austin 78755. Or bring it in person to the clubhouse and drop it into the office drop slot by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2; or email it to hoa@lakewoodhoa.com by the in -person deadline.

Election results will be announced at the HOA annual meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Lakewood Clubhouse. 

Interested in joining the Lakewood HOA Board of Directors? It’s a great opportunity to serve your community.

Three board seats on will be on the ballot. Any property owner meeting the qualifications is eligible. Please fill out this form for the Nominating Committee’s consideration. Final vote will occur at the HOA annual meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Lakewood Clubhouse. Please submit your form no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 14.

For 2026, annual homeowner dues will increase by 5%, or to $743.72. To improve HOA accounting practices and maintain accurate budget tracking, homeowners are asked to pay 2026 fees between Jan. 1 and 31, 2026. Waiting to pay until Jan. 1 will enable the HOA to record your payment as 2026 revenue and align HOA income with the new fiscal year for accurate financial reporting. If you pay your 2026 dues between those dates, you will receive a 5% discount on your annual fee, reducing it to $706.54.

Even with the increase, annual dues in Lakewood remain lower than HOAs in many Austin-area neighborhoods.