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 - Whitney Street (term expires 6/26)
Co-Chair - Buzz Chandler (term expires 6/27)
Kara Orvieto Ashley (term expires 6/25)
Robin Palao Bastardes (term expires 6/25)
Jay Hamachek (term expires 6/26)
Mark Puhlman (term expires 6/26)
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 – Massene Mboup
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 began, 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

Jun 16 2025 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Jul 21 2025 - 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