The Caucus Committee is pleased to announce Nick Bothfeld as our proposed candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election. We believe his skills, experience, and knowledge best position him to serve the residents of Lake Forest and help lead our community. You can learn more about Nick below.

The Committee interviewed dozens of community members as part of the Caucus process that resulted in Nick’s recommendation. We thank the many participants in the process for their time and commitment.

Nick will be at the our Meet the Candidates Event at the Gorton Center on October 29, between 7-9pm. Please attend to meet and speak with him and support his candidacy for Ward 3 City Council.

Nick Bothfeld has been a proud resident of Lake Forest for nearly 30 years, with deep family ties to the community through his wife and her generations-long history in the area. Lake Forest has been an ideal place for Nick and his wife to raise their two children, who are now grown.

Nick has dedicated much of his time to serving the community in various leadership roles. He has been actively involved with the Lake Forest Caucus for many years, and has held the positions of treasurer and president at the Winter Club. His extensive experience also includes serving as treasurer and board chair at the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, treasurer of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, and member of the finance committee for the Huron Mountain Club in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Currently, Nick is vice chair on the Gorton Center board, further reflecting his long-standing commitment to Lake Forest.

Nick’s academic achievements include graduating magna cum laude from Harvard College and earning an MBA from the University of Chicago. He runs Bothfeld Financial Partners, a Lake Forest-based financial planning and investment advisory firm. Outside of work, Nick enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and fishing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and he has a passion for travel, especially birding trips with his wife.