Heather Ramsey · Lake Oswego City Council

Steady, community‑first leadership for Lake Oswego's future.

Lake Oswego is changing fast. I'm running to be a stabilizing voice on City Council — someone who listens first, brings people together, and helps this community stay welcoming, engaged, and strong for the next generation.

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About Heather

A Neighbor, A Coach, A Longtime Volunteer

My family moved to Lake Oswego because of the community — and it has more than lived up to that promise. This is a place that is welcoming, engaged, and still holds onto that small-town feel, all while offering incredible schools, parks, and resources for families and businesses alike.

I'm now in my 20th year running my own executive coaching and leadership development business, helping leaders and teams navigate change, communicate better, and build trust. That's the same skill set I want to bring to City Council: listening carefully, building consensus, and helping our community move through change without losing what makes it special.

I'm pro–Lake Oswego and I care deeply about this community. There is a lot of change happening right now — growth, development, evolving city priorities — and I want to be a stabilizing voice on Council: someone who brings steady, thoughtful, people-first leadership to the decisions ahead.

Quick Facts

20 YearsRunning her own executive coaching & leadership development business

Past ChairLake Oswego Chamber of Commerce

Rotary MemberLake Oswego Rotary Club

72%

Bond ChairLed the citizen campaign for the LO School District bond, which passed

LO FamilyHer children have gone through the Lake Oswego School District

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Lake Oswego is changing. I want to help make sure that through all of it, we stay grounded in the community values that brought so many of us here — and I want to be part of keeping this one of the best places to work, stay, and play.

— Heather Ramsey

Steady In A Time Of Change

Growth and development are reshaping Lake Oswego. I'll bring a calm, collaborative voice that helps the community navigate change thoughtfully.

Community First

Two decades of coaching leaders has taught me how to listen, build trust, and bring people with different views to the same table.

Proven Local Leadership

From chairing the Chamber to leading a successful school bond campaign, I've spent years volunteering to make Lake Oswego stronger.

Priorities

What I'll Bring To City Council

Draft priorities below — ready to be refined with specific policy positions as the campaign develops.

COMMUNITY

Community Character & Stability

Helping Lake Oswego grow and evolve without losing the welcoming, small-town feel that makes it special.

ECONOMY

A Thriving Local Economy

Backing small businesses and a vibrant local economy, informed by years of Chamber of Commerce leadership.

SCHOOLS

Strong Schools & Families

Supporting the Lake Oswego School District and the families, teachers, and volunteers who make it excellent.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Best Place To Work, Stay & Play

Championing the resources, safety, and community spirit that make Lake Oswego a place people choose to build a life.

GROWTH

Responsible, Thoughtful Growth

Balancing new development with the parks, resources, and quality of life residents rely on.

GOVERNMENT

Open, Engaged Government

Bringing a collaborative, listen-first approach to City Hall so more voices are heard before decisions are made.

Community Involvement

Showing Up For Lake Oswego

Chamber

Past Chair, Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce

Led the organization supporting Lake Oswego's local business community.

Rotary

Lake Oswego Rotary Member

Active member serving the community through Rotary such as the Spokesman newsletter, Sergeant at Arms, Lobster Feed Games, and weekly meetings.

Schools

Chair, LO School District Bond Campaign

Led the citizens' campaign for the school district bond, which passed with 72% support.

LOHS

Co-Lead, LOHS Hospitality

Helps coordinate hospitality efforts supporting Lake Oswego High School.

LOHS

LOHS Mock Interview Program

Volunteers her executive coaching background to help students practice interview skills.

Business

Founder, Coach to Brilliance

20 years running an executive coaching and leadership development business.

Awards

Educational Excellence & Rotary Vocational Service Awards

Recognized with the Educational Excellence Award (2026) and the Rotary Vocational Service Award (2025).

Best Of

Best of Lake Oswego & West Linn

Named Life/Executive/Business Coach winner in the Lake Oswego Review's Best of Lake Oswego & West Linn readers' poll — 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Why Lake Oswego

We Moved Here For The Community — And Stayed For The Same Reason

When my family chose Lake Oswego, it was because of the community itself: a place that's welcoming and engaged, with a genuine small-town feel and strong resources for families, students, and businesses.

My kids grew up in the Lake Oswego School District. I've built my career here running my own coaching business. And over the years, volunteering — through the Chamber, Rotary, the school bond campaign, and LOHS — has become one of the most meaningful parts of my life in this city.

I'm running for City Council because I want to keep giving back, and I want to help make sure Lake Oswego stays one of the best places to work, stay, and play — for the families here now, and the ones still to come.

72%

Yes vote on the LO School District bond, as citizen campaign chair

Years running her Lake Oswego–based coaching & leadership business

Community organizations she's helped lead: the Chamber, Rotary, and LOHS programs

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