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Lake Oswego Today
By the People, for the People
Lynn Peterson Departs Metro, Joins Lake Oswego City Hall
Former Metro Council President takes on interim city manager role in Lake Oswego
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:56pm
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Lynn Peterson, the former Metro Council President, has departed her leadership role at the regional government to take on an interim city manager position at Lake Oswego City Hall. Peterson, who previously served as a Lake Oswego City Councilor from 2003-2006, will fill the role until a permanent candidate is found.
Why it matters
Peterson's move from Metro to Lake Oswego City Hall represents a shift in her career trajectory, as she transitions from a regional leadership role to a more localized position. Her extensive experience in local government, including advising Oregon and Washington governors, provides a unique perspective that could benefit the Lake Oswego community.
The details
Peterson noted that she wouldn't have been able to run for reelection as Metro Council President, as the next Metro Council President will be elected in May. She felt it was a good time to leave, as the key initiatives she had championed at Metro had been completed. The opportunity to work for the city came organically from conversations she had with Lake Oswego Mayor Joe Buck, with whom she had collaborated on the homeless service measure reform work.
- Peterson served as a Lake Oswego City Councilor from 2003-2006.
- Peterson was the Metro Council President until she officially resigned on March 13, 2026.
- The next Metro Council President will be elected in May 2026.
The players
Lynn Peterson
Former Metro Council President who is taking on an interim city manager role at Lake Oswego City Hall.
Joe Buck
Mayor of Lake Oswego, who had conversations with Peterson about the opportunity at City Hall.
Judy Hammerstad
Former Mayor of Lake Oswego, who was a mentor to Peterson.
What they’re saying
“It's my home; it's my backyard; it's all of our backyards. The projects that the City Council has moved along are the projects that my council started when I was on city council. It's an exciting time to be in Lake Oswego.”
— Lynn Peterson
“Something that my mentor, former Mayor Judy Hammerstad, taught me, (it) doesn't matter where you are as a leader, what you're doing is defining the problem… a majority of the work is getting everybody to agree on what the actual problem is, and then a leader doesn't get hung up on one solution.”
— Lynn Peterson
What’s next
Peterson intends to throw her hat into the ring for the full-time city manager position and will not oversee any aspect of the search.
The takeaway
Peterson's transition from a regional leadership role at Metro to an interim city manager position in Lake Oswego showcases her versatility and experience in local government. Her unique perspective and collaborative approach could benefit the Lake Oswego community as they navigate upcoming challenges and opportunities.
