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Denzel Maxwell Appointed as New City Manager

Following a unanimous vote by the City Council on September 1, Lake Oswego City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Denzel Maxwell as the new City Manager, effective October 5, 2026. Mr. Maxwell brings distinguished experience in public administration, community engagement, and strategic community development to the role.

Wastewater Treatment Facility - Proposed Rate Increase & Information Sessions

To replace the aging 1964 Tryon Creek wastewater plant, Lake Oswego is undertaking a major capital investment in a new wastewater treatment facility. A rate increase is necessary to help fund this essential infrastructure investment.

During their September 1 meeting, City Council evaluated two rate options: a one-time 28% increase, followed by annual inflationary adjustments of about 3.9% or an 8% annual increase for 10 years, followed by annual inflationary adjustments of about 3.9%.Council will determine which approach to take at their October 13 meeting.

Learn More: Join a virtual community information session on September 16 or October 1 to learn more about the project and proposed rate increases, or visit the project webpage to sign-up for e-news. Register in advance here.

Emergency Preparedness Fair 2026

Are you ready for the unexpected? Join us at our annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday, September 24, to learn how to prepare and protect yourself and your family in the event of a severe winter storm, earthquake, extreme heat, flood, or other disaster.

Water Container & Bag Giveaway
FRS/GRMS Radio Demo
Stop the Bleed Training
Pet Preparedness
Wildfire Home Assessments
Emergency Supply Kits
Portable Sanitation
Sand Bag Demo
Sign up for Public Alerts
Be 2 Weeks Ready
Hazard & Emergency Tree Management
Meet Your First Responders
Learn about '4 From Your Door'
And More!

Stop by the Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, any time between 4-6 p.m.!

Car Seat Clinic

On September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lake Oswego Police Department is holding a car seat clinic at the Main Fire Station, 300 B Avenue, to give parents an opportunity to ensure that their child is in the right type of car seat and that it is properly installed.

Library Card Sign Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a great time to discover everything Lake Oswego Public Library has to offer! Beyond books, the library is a place to learn and discover through digital resources, the Library of Things, Cultural Passes, and free activities for all ages.

Ash Tree Removal & Management

The City is taking proactive measures to help minimize the impacts of the emerald ash borer (EAB) – a non-native, invasive wood-boring beetle that feeds on ash trees, eventually killing them. These measures will help reduce the impacts of the loss of ash trees across the city and protect the public and City staff from ash trees as they become hazardous.

In October, the City will begin preemptively removing approximately 150 trees from City-owned properties including parks, open spaces and facilities. The selected ash trees are near homes, utilities, paths or roads and may become hazardous once infested. Trees scheduled for removal will be marked with a red X.

Read more about what the City is doing...

Water Conservation Alert: Reduce Water Use for Fish Migration

Lake Oswego and the Clackamas River Water Providers are asking our customers to help keep water in the Clackamas River for the fall fish runs. River levels are significantly low right now, so let’s make sure there is enough water for the Coho and Chinook Salmon by reducing or shutting off outdoor watering. Red conservation actions:

Reducing or shutting down all outdoor watering, spot water when needed
Taking your car to a commercial carwash which recycles the water
Shutting off all outdoor water features
Not letting water run off driveways, sidewalks, or down the street

The more we can conserve, the easier this journey will be for these threatened and endangered salmon species.

Thanks for doing your part to keep water in the Clackamas River!

Live & Local at LORAC

Welcome to Live & Local at the new Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC).

This summer series brings together live music and local food in a relaxed, community-focused setting. Held on the last Thursday of each month from May through September, each event features a rotating food truck and live local musician, creating a fresh experience each time.

Join us from 4-8pm: