City Manager Denzel Maxwell

Following a unanimous vote by the City Council on September 1,2026, Lake Oswego City Council announced the appointment of Denzel Maxwell as the new City Manager. Mr. Maxwell officially began serving Lake Oswego as City Manager on October 5, 2026. In the role of City Manager, 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.

Mr. Maxwell brings distinguished experience in public administration, community engagement, and strategic community development to the role. Prior to joining Lake Oswego, Mr. Maxwell has served as the Assistant City Manager of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Prior to joining Lake Oswego, he has led high-impact city initiatives centered on digital transformation, service-delivery improvements, overseeing capital improvement projects, and supported long-term community planning through comprehensive master plan developments. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Oklahoma State University.