The Lake Jackson Citizens' Association (LJCA) promotes and encourages measures concerning the health, safety, protection and betterment of the area of Lake Jackson.  The Association represents the Lake Jackson area and its residents in negotiations with public officials of Prince William County and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and with civic groups and other organizations of the area.  The LJCA website is www.ljca.info.   Their phone number is 877-705-LJCA (5522).

The Heron newsletter is published by the Association to inform members of upcoming events.  

The Citizens' Association owns the roads, boat ramps and certain parcels of the lakebed. They also own a number of wooded lots around the lake, that were purchased a few years ago to ensure that the lots wouldn't be developed.  Occasionally, citizens wish to purchase some of these parcels from the Association for one reason or another.  To try and standardize the process that must be followed to make these requests, the LJCA Properties Committee has developed a policy statement that can be obtained here (MS Word format).  Please keep in mind however, that the LJCA is not in the business of selling land, and will not approve a sale unless there is a compelling reason in the opinion of the Executive Board and Properties Committee.  Typically, the simple desire to increase the size of an existing lot is not considered to be a compelling reason.

The Association holds full meetings the fourth Tuesday of every other month.  The November meeting is the annual corporation meeting, which is when elections are held for Association officers.  The board may also hold executive board meetings to discuss association business.  While the public and members are invited to attend these meetings, they are not allowed to participate. The links at the bottom of this page can be used to read the agenda and minutes from recent meetings.  

The current LJCA board members are

            President:  Jodi Perry                   

            Vice President:   Jesi Smith

            Recording Secretary: Betsy Campagna

            Treasurer:         Marianne Jetten                         

            Correspond Sec:   Robert Grinstead           

A single association membership is $25 per year.  A household membership (2 votes)  is $40 per year.  You must be a member of the Association to purchase a boat ramp key, which is an additional $50 per year.  Membership forms are included with the Heron or you can click here to download a copy.

The boat ramp keys are required to launch boats from any of the three LJCA owned boat ramps: Big Beach (Temple Loop); Cobb Road or Lester Road.  All three of these ramps are somewhat "primative" in that they offer varying  levels of accessibility,  both in getting  a boat to the ramp and in getting a boat into (and out of) the water.  Members are strongly encouraged to investigate the boat ramps before trying to use them.  Also, there is no parking of automobiles or trailers at any of the ramps. 

Ramp locks will be changed April 4.  To obtain a key, you will have to read and sign a key agreement (click here to download a MS Word copy), return your key from last year (if you had one) and have paid your LJCA membership and key charge (either previously by mail or at the time you pick up the key).