City Council Confirms 2023 Board & Commission Appointments
June 27, 2023 – LAKE OSWEGO CITY HALL
On Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 the Lake Oswego City Council voted unanimously to confirm 54 appointments to the City’s ten Advisory Boards and Commissions.
Advisory Boards and Commissions perform a central function in the governance of Lake Oswego – involving nearly one hundred community members in the creation, implementation, and enforcement of local policy.
The City's seven Advisory Boards ensure the decisions of the City Council align with the needs of neighborhoods – serving as deliberative advisors, community conduits, and champions of Council priorities.
The City's three Commissions and Committees – the Development Review Commission, Planning Commission / Commission for Citizen Involvement, and Budget Committee – perform state-structured reviews of land use and municipal spending decisions.
2023 Selection Process & Outcome
Applicants were evaluated by search committees consisting of two City Councilors, the Chair of the Board or Commission for which they applied, a member of the DEI Advisory Board, and the Staff Liaison to their Board or Commission.
Selected candidates bring extensive experience related to the charge of their board, strong collaboration skills, a passion for this community, and a developed vision for how the work of their Advisory Board or Commission can advance Council-defined priories related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
From a pool of seventy-seven applicants, the City Council selected the following highly-qualified community members for terms ranging from one to four years (terms expire on June 30 of the year in parentheses):
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50+ Advisory Board
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Library Advisory Board
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Budget Committee
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Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
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DEI Advisory Board
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Planning Commission
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Development Review Commission
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Sustainability Advisory Board
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Historic Resources Advisory Board
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Transportation Advisory Board
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With these appointments, all voting and alternate positions on Lake Oswego Advisory Boards and Commissions are filled through June 2024. Next cycle, 22 full, 9 youth, and 20 alternate terms are projected to open.
***To be considered for future Board & Commission appointments, or other opportunities with the City, please submit our brief expression of interest form.***
