Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on plans and programs that help combat climate change and strengthen the community’s resilience to climate impacts.  This group is guided by the Lake Oswego Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.


Meeting Information

The Sustainability Advisory Board meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30pm.  Meeting locations vary, please check the ‘Upcoming Events’ panel on this page for details.


Eligibility & Membership

The Sustainability Advisory Board consists of seven regular members serving staggered three-year terms, plus two youth members appointed to a one-year term.  All members must live or work within the Lake Oswego Urban Services Boundary.  To see the Urban Service Boundary on LOMap, click 'Layers', then 'Boundaries', then 'USB'.

2024-25 Members

Co-Chair - Jay Hamachek (term expires 6/26)
Co-Chair - Whitney Street (term expires 6/26)
Kara Orvieto Ashley (term expires 6/25)
Robin Palao Bastardes (term expires 6/25)
Mark Puhlman (term expires 6/26)
Buzz Chandler (term expires 6/27)
Lisa Helfer (term expires 6/27)

Youth Member – Luna Flores (term expires 6/25)
Youth Member – Mason Klein (term expires 6/25)

Alternate – Isabela Hollingshead (term expires 6/25)
Alternate – Matthew Coleman (term expires 6/25)

City Council Liaison – Trudy Corrigan
Staff Liaison – Amanda Watson, Sustainability Program Manager

News & Announcements

2024 Board & Commission Appointees Begin Their Terms

June 25, 2024 – LAKE OSWEGO CITY HALL

Five days before their terms begin, Mayor Joe Buck hosted Boards & Commissions appointees for their first official duty -- orientation.

Read More about 2024 Board & Commission Appointees Begin Their Terms
Contact Information

Amanda Watson
Sustainability Program Manager
503-635-0291
awatson@lakeoswego.city

Upcoming Events

Sustainability Advisory Board

Oct 28 2024 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Nov 18 2024 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Dec 16 2024 - 6:30pm

Attachments

Board Memos and Resources:

Sustainability Advisory Board 2022 Goals Memo
SAB Memo for Council Study Session on Climate Action Planning (2021)
SAB White Paper on Gas-Powered Landscaping Equipment (2019)
Sustainability Advisory Board 2023 Goals Memo
Sustainability Advisory Board 2020 Goals Memo