Mayor and City Council
The council consists of a mayor and six councilors nominated and elected from the city at-large. The mayor presides over and facilitates council meetings, preserves order, enforces council rules, and determines the order of business under council rules. The mayor is a voting member of the council and has no veto authority. With the consent of the council, the mayor appoints members of commissions and committees established by ordinance or resolution. The mayor must sign all records of council decisions. The mayor serves as the political head of the city government.
At its first meeting each year, the council must elect a president from its membership. The president presides in the absence of the mayor and acts as mayor when the mayor is unable to perform duties. The council, by resolution, must adopt rules consistent with state law, to govern its meetings. The council must meet at least once a month at a time and place designated by its rules and may meet at other times in accordance with the rules. A majority of the council is a quorum to conduct business, but a smaller number may meet and compel the attendance of absent members, as prescribed by council rules.
Council meetings are held on the second Monday of every month. Council meetings are held in the McCluskey Chambers of City Hall located at 13 South 1st Street, Creswell, Oregon. Council meetings are open to the public, and begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Agendas are available the Friday before the council meeting at City Hall. If you have an item you wish to have placed on the agenda, you must contact the City Manager or City Recorder at (541) 895-2531. You must have all materials to the City Recorder by no later than six business days prior to the meeting. This allows the recorder time to finalize the agenda and copy materials for the council.
Mayor Dave Stram
In 1982, I moved to Creswell with my wife, Jocelyn. We were both fresh out of college and moved to Creswell to become a Pastor at the Creswell Church of Christ. From 1982 to 2012, I served in this role while Jocelyn taught at Creslane Elementary school. We have two amazing children who attended Creswell schools from K through 12th grade. In 2012, I began teaching piano lessons and working with Hot Tees, an onsite event apparel company. That same year, I was elected Mayor of Creswell and served in that capacity from 2013-2018. Hobbies I enjoy include playing golf, reading, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends. It’s a great privilege to be part of the Creswell City Council and work for the good of citizens, businesses, and churches in this town I have called ‘home’ for forty years!
Mayor Stram's term ends in 2024.
Council President Alonzo Costilla
Hello, fellow Creswellians, my name is Alonzo Costilla, and I am honored to be serving as your city councilor. My family and I fell in love with the small town feeling of Creswell 14 years ago and immediately called it home. I have worked in the printing industry for 30 years. My hobbies include fishing and hiking, and I enjoy serving at my church in Creswell and for the city’s Fourth of July parade and Disaster Preparedness Fair. I also served as Director of Say NO to Onegro PAC in opposition of Measure 20-280. I have enjoyed volunteering for short-term projects in Creswell. As councilor, my first elected position, I embrace the task as a long-term position and an avenue for collaborative service to my hometown as we grow together.
Council President Costilla serves on the following City of Creswell committees and commissions:
Administration and Finance Committee, Chair
Airport Commission
All councilors service on the Budget Committee and Urban Renewal District Board, a separate entity from the city council.
Council President Costilla's term concludes in December of 2026.
Councilor Shelly Clark
Hello! My name is Shelly Clark and I am honored to be serving the city of Creswell through the City Council. I grew up in Umpqua, but have called various places in Oregon my home over my lifetime. I lived in Ashland for eight years where I earned my degrees in History and Psychology from Southern Oregon University. I then moved to Corvallis for eight years where I earned my Masters of Education and worked at Oregon State University. After spending a few years living on the big island of Hawaiʻi and working for the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, I got married and moved to Creswell in 2015. I currently work in education at the University of Oregon. My work focuses on safety, community resiliency, and threat assessment.
Some fun tidbits about me:
I have completed two marathons. I ran the Honolulu Marathon in 2013 and the Chicago Marathon in 2017. When possible, I run for charity. You might see me running around Creswell training for an upcoming race.
My husband and I have two cats named "Macaroni" and "Cheese." We also have a golden Labrador named "Cheddar."
I like to garden and bake. I believe that daffodils are the happiest flower.
I am a licensed scuba diver and have snorkeled with sharks and manta rays.
I have volunteered in a juvenile detention center and a school in Tanzania.
I love to listen to podcasts and am always looking for recommendations!
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Councilor Clark serves on the following City of Creswell committees and commissions:
Administration and Finance Committee
Lane Area Commission on Transportation (LaneACT)
Transportation and Public Works Committee
All councilors service on the Budget Committee and Urban Renewal District Board, a separate entity from the city council.
Councilor Clark's term concludes in December of 2024.
Councilor Normajean Osborn
My Name is Norma Jean Osborn and I have lived in Oregon for most of my life. I moved to Creswell several years ago and fell in love with this beautiful city. I began getting involved in service to Creswell by joining the Park and Tree Advisory Committee a few years ago. I am happy to further serve my community by being a City Council member.
Councilor Osborn's term concludes in 2024.
Councilor Nick Smith
My name is Nick Smith. I grew up in Creswell and graduated from Creswell High School. I left Creswell for a while to further my education at Lane Community College, University of Oregon and Northwest Christian University (Bushnell University). I was a 3 sport athlete in High School and college. I enjoy being outdoors hunting, fishing, riding Rzr’s and golfing.
I have a beautiful and amazing wife of over 15 years. We have 2 beautiful sons, Lincoln and Ryder and a little Princess Raylynn. We have made Creswell our home for over 15 years and enjoy the hardworking blue collar people who make up our city and would love to see Creswell stay that way.
I am currently General Manager of Roberts Supply Co.
I chose to run for this position to protect my children’s future and the future of all that live here. I am a Christian Family man , and a man of conviction and accountability for my actions and choices. I am humbled to get so much support and thank you for your vote.
Councilor Smith's term ends in 2026.
Councilor Staci Holt
As a lifetime resident of Lane County, I have been connected to the community of Creswell for most of my life through family and friends. I have been a resident of Creswell for nearly 2 years now, and am so happy to call this friendly city my home. I have spent the last 25 years working in the information technology space, with a strong focus on data and analysis. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering, singing, crafting, watching college football, exploring astronomy and spending time with family and friends. I am honored to have an opportunity to serve our community, and look forward to being actively engaged in the work that is needed to “keep the lights on” in Creswell.
Councilor Holt's term concludes in 2026.
Councilor Clark Kent
Hello! My name is Clark Kent, and I was recently appointed to the vacant City Council position.
I was born in Chicago, moved to Eugene in 1997 and then found my home in Creswell in 2017. I immediately fell in love with The Friendly City. I’ve been working in public libraries for 32 years, and recently celebrated my 25th year of working for the Eugene Public Library.
My wonderful wife Joanie and I have recently celebrated our 10th anniversary. We immerse ourselves in music: listening to it, performing it, or reading and learning about it. We also enjoy playing tabletop games.
I am honored to represent the citizens of Creswell.
Councilor Kent's term concludes in December of 2024.
