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City Manager Denzel Maxwell

On October 5, 2026, following a unanimous vote by City Council, Denzel Maxwell became Lake Oswego's new City Manager. In the role of City Manager, Mr. Maxwell will oversee daily operations, manage a team of department heads, administer the City’s budget, and work closely with the City Council and community to move key community initiatives forward.

Mission & Values

In 2021, the City as an organization went through a process of updating its mission and values.

Lake Oswego City Hall

Construction of the new City Hall was completed in September 2021. Located at 380 Avenue in downtown Lake Oswego, City Hall includes space for existing City departments including Police and 911 dispatch center, as well as public meeting places. At 73,000 square feet, the new City Hall provides a seismically safe, energy efficient and better functioning building for the community and City staff.

About the City Manager's Office

Pursuant to the Lake Oswego City Charter, the City Manager is appointed by the City Council to carry out council policies and to serve as chief administrative officer of the City. The City Manager manages the business of the City and implements the Council's plans and orders by:

2026 'If I Were Mayor' Contest Winners

Thank you to all students who participated in the Oregon Mayors Association’s annual 'If I Were Mayor contest'! We appreciate the time, creativity, and thoughtfulness you brought to your submissions.

This year, more than 60 entries were submitted. After careful review, first-, second-, and third-place winners were selected, along with honorable mentions, in three categories: Posters (grades 4–5), Essays (grades 6–8), and Digital Media (grades 9–12).

Congratulations!

Take a look at the winning submissions...

Oswego Lake

The City of Lake Oswego has updated the Park Rules for entering Oswego Lake at Lower Millennium Plaza Park. These updates help ensure a safe experience for the community. Please take a moment to review the new guidelines.