A Voice for Lakeland's Future
Chad McLeod is a Lakeland City Commissioner (At-Large 2) who began his first term on the commission in 2020. He is a Polk County native and 4th-generation Floridian.
Chad is running for a second term on the commission to continue building on the work he’s done over the last four years — with a focus on strengthening our economy, investing in public safety and improving our roadways. Chad serves on multiple committees and councils, including the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board, Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Polk Transportation Planning Organization and others. He and his wife, Erin, have three children.
grow our economy
Chad is committed to making Lakeland a place where businesses of all sizes can grow and thrive. He believes in keeping our taxes low, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses, and attracting new employers to Lakeland.
Invest in Public Safety
Public safety is essential to a strong quality of life in Lakeland. Chad supports continued investment in public safety. He has backed pay increases for police officers and firefighters and supports a new fire station for North Lakeland.
improve our roadways
Investing in our road infrastructure is critical to Lakeland's future. Chad has been a strong advocate for state funding for major road improvements and voted to set aside $1 million a year in the city's most recent budget for road maintenance.