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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

Please join us for a special 2-hour forum on May 22. This free forum will take place at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

At this forum, presenters Clackamas County Health Officer Dr. Sarah Present and Suicide Prevention Coordinator Galli Murray will discuss the importance of mental health awareness, who is at risk for suicide, trends we are seeing nationally and regionally, and how we can support someone who is struggling.

We will also be:

Providing hands-on intranasal Narcan training
Holding a drug take-back collection event
Giving away handgun lock boxes, cable locks, and medication lock boxes (while supplies last).

In addition, the Forum will feature a multitude of organizations that provide programs and mental health resources.

Celebrate Public Works Week!

Our public works professionals make communities safer, healthier, more vibrant, and a better place to live. Meeting the needs of our community is what gives public works its sense of purpose.

During National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025), let's acknowledge and honor their relentless dedication and often unseen contributions. Take a few minutes to go behind-the-scenes with four Lake Oswego Public Works staff members. Learn how our Public Works team is advancing quality of life, public health, and well-being for everyone in our community.

Join us to celebrate Public Works Week by taking a tour of the Water Treatment Plant or visiting our Library for fun activities!

Memorial Day Commemoration 2025

On Monday, May 26, join the City and the Lake Oswego Veterans Memorial organization for a meaningful Memorial Day tribute honoring the courageous service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. This year’s keynote speaker is Jonathan Puskas.

Memorial Day - City Offices Closed

All City Offices - including the Adult Community Center and Library - will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

Exceptions:

Tennis Center - will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (with a key card)
Golf Course – will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LO Recreation & Aquatic Center – will be open 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day!

Stormwater Management Manual

The City’s Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) provides guidance and standards for the placement, design, and maintenance of structures used to control runoff, reduce flooding, and prevent pollution from contaminating our local waterways. The manual applies to stormwater management design for public and private development and redevelopment within the City of Lake Oswego.

The City has updated the manual based on stakeholder feedback and revised DEQ water quality requirements. The 2025 draft manual is available for public comment through May 30.

Stafford Road Closure

Road construction to improve safety on Stafford Road is underway. Stafford Road will be closed to thru traffic between Johnson Road and Childs Road through September 30, 2025.

This is a Clackamas County Road Improvement Project. This project involves adding a roundabout at Childs Road, realigning Johnson Road to eliminate intersection skew and reduce steep slopes, adding a southbound left-turn lane at Johnson Road, widening Stafford Road between Pattulo Way and Rosemont Road to add bike lanes, and replacing the Pecan Creek culvert at Childs Road with a larger, fish-passable culvert.

Construction is expected to continue on this project through September 2026.

City Budget

The 2025-27 budget process is underway. The City’s Budget Committee, which is comprised of the seven City Council members and seven appointed community members, will begin its review of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget on April 23.

The Budget Committee deliberates on the Proposed Budget then approves the Proposed Budget with any amendments after receiving public comment. The Approved Budget is then recommended to the City Council.

The City's 2025-27 Proposed Budget information and the Budget in Brief document is available to view online.

Oswego Lake

As we head into the spring and summer months, the City of Lake Oswego has updated the Park Rules for entering Oswego Lake at Lower Millennium Plaza Park following the recent Court ruling and Council direction.

These updates help ensure a safe experience for the community. Please take a moment to review the new guidelines.