Budget Committee

Every-other Spring, the Budget Committee meets to review the proposed biennial budget rendered by the City Manager.  The Budget Committee studies the proposed budget, considers changes, and forwards their recommendations to the City Council for approval.  The City Council then holds public hearing, formalizes changes, and votes to adopt the budget before June 30th.


Meeting Information

The Budget Committee meets every-other year, as-needed (2025 is a Budget year).  Meeting details will be posted in the 'Upcoming Events' panel on this page.

If you would like to submit a comment to the Committee, please email Melissa Henderson. If you would like to speak at a meeting, please read “Speaking at Meetings” below.

Budget Committee meetings are televised on Tualatin Valley Community Television (TVCTV) Channel 23, 28, or 30. Visit TVCTV.org for up-to-date playback times and channels.

Meetings are also live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel (link). Livestreams will be visible the day of the meeting, at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time.

Speaking at Meetings

The Budget Committee sets aside time at each regular meeting to hear from members of the community. If you would like to speak on an issue related to the City’s Budget, you may do so in-person or virtually. Please email Melissa Henderson requesting a Zoom link at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting or attend in-person and complete a public comment card.

During the public comment portion of the agenda, the Chair will call your name. Speaking clearly into the microphone, introduce yourself before beginning your three minute public comment.


Eligibility & Membership

The Budget Committee consists of all members of the City Council and an equal number (7) of legal voters.  Appointive position-holders serve staggered four-year terms.

2024-25 Members

Chair – Elisabeth Zeller (term expires 6/25)  Mayor - Joe Buck
Gary Rebello (term expires 6/26) Councilor - Trudy Corrigan
Shima Salehi (term expires 6/26) Councilor - Ali Afghan
Jinwen Chai (term expires 6/27) Councilor - Aaron Rapf
Jamie Rye (term expires 6/27) Councilor - Massene Mboup
Carrie Love (term expires 6/28) Councilor - Rachel Verdick
Rick Ahlander (term expires 6/28) Councilor - John Wendland

Alternate - Daniel Hein (term expires 6/25)

Staff Liaison – Melissa Henderson, Accountant
Staff Liaison – Shawn Cross, Finance Director

News & Announcements

2024 Board & Commission Appointees Begin Their Terms

June 25, 2024 – LAKE OSWEGO CITY HALL

Five days before their terms begin, 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

Melissa Henderson
Accountant
503-635-0263
mhenderson@lakeoswego.city

Shawn Cross
Finance Director
503-697-7413
scross@lakeoswego.city

Upcoming Events

Budget Committee Meeting

Mar 20 2025 - 6:00pm

Budget Committee Meeting

May 1 2025 - 6:00pm

Budget Committee Meeting

May 8 2025 - 6:00pm