August 6, 2026, 7am:  The City's safety protocols for outdoor activities are activated when the Air Quality Index (AQI) hits 151. To protect the health and well-being of our community, participants, and staff, we will close several outdoor facilities and cancel select activities. For current information, visit https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/citymanager/heat-wave

About Us

Public Works is responsible for many of the fundamental city services required to keep Lake Oswego moving forward and working smoothly. Most of our work takes place behind-the-scenes before you even notice you are benefiting from a city service. We manage everything from the streets and sidewalks to drinking water and wastewater to streetlights and tree canopies, plus everything in between.

Public Works Maintenace includes divisions: Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Streets, City Beautification, and Motor Pool.

For answers to common maintenance questions, see the Public Works FAQ.

  • Public Works Director/City Engineer: Erica Rooney
  • Deputy Public Works Director: Joel Kuhnke
  • Assistant Public Works Director: Shawn Kohn
  • Water Superintendent: Craig Smith
  • Wastewater Superintendent: Phil Lawrence
  • Stormwater Superintendent: Tyler Townsend 
  • Management Analyst: Nell Diamond  

 
Contact Information

Public Works Maintenance can be reached at (503) 635-0280, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have an emergency relating to water, sewer, streets, or storm drainage after hours, please call LOCOM, the City’s emergency dispatch center, at (503) 635-0238.