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'.

2025-26 Members

Co-Chair - Kara Orvieto Ashley (term expires 6/28)
Co-Chair - Buzz Chandler (term expires 6/27)
Lisa Helfer (term expires 6/27)
Isabela Hollingshead (term expires 6/28) Angelique Leonard (term expires 6/29)
Mike Perham (term expires 6/29)
Jennifer Slay (term expires 6/29)

Youth Member – Calixto Hearn (term expires 6/27)
Youth Member – Rohan Sekar (term expires 6/27)

Alternate – Millie Resnick (term expires 6/27)

City Council Liaison – Mayor Joe Buck
Staff Liaison – Sara Stith, Sustainability Program Manager

Contact Information

Sustainability Program Manager
503-635-0291

Upcoming Events

Sustainability Advisory Board - RESCHEDULED

Sep 28 2026 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Oct 19 2026 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Nov 16 2026 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Dec 21 2026 - 6:30pm

Sustainability Advisory Board

Jan 18 2027 - 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