City Council

The Lake Oswego City Charter establishes a council-manager form of government, which vests policy authority in a volunteer city council, and administrative authority for day-to-day operations in an appointed, professional city manager. The Lake Oswego City Council consists of a mayor and six councilors who serve four-year terms. At least three council positions are up for election every two years. Councilors are elected at large. The three candidates who receive the highest number of votes are elected to fill the vacant seats.  

About
The City Council may create standing citizen advisory boards, committees or commissions to aid the Council in the conduct of public affairs.

Council Bios
The names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and photographs of the Mayor and Councilors are provided. 

Agendas/Minutes
The meeting agendas and minutes of the City Council regular and special meetings are posted here.

Council Goals

Each year, City Council adopts a set of goals which is reflected in actions the City takes in the upcoming year.

Mayor's State of the City Address

2012 Mayor's State of the City Address

2011 Mayor's State of the City Address

2010 Mayor's State of the City Address