Celebrating Sherilyn Lombos: Tualatin City Manager Receives Statewide Award 

Tualatin City Manager Sherilyn Lombos has received the Herman Kehrli Award from the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), recognizing her contributions to local government and her lasting impact on Tualatin and communities across Oregon. 

Sherilyn received the award on October 16, 2026, at the League’s 101st Annual Conference in Salem. The award recognizes city employees whose work has made a lasting difference in their communities and in local government throughout Oregon. 

A Lasting Impact on Tualatin 

Serving as Tualatin’s city manager for more than 20 years, Sherilyn has helped guide the City through changing community needs, long-term planning, and countless decisions that shape both Tualatin’s present and future. Her thoughtful approach to decision-making and ability to balance current needs with future opportunities have positioned the city for financial stability and future growth. 

Just as important is how she leads. Sherilyn takes time to listen, considers the bigger picture, builds relationships, and advocates for Tualatin while working collaboratively with partners across the region. As the longest-serving city manager in Washington County, Sherilyn’s long-term leadership and mentorship will continue to influence the next generation of public servants.  

Congratulations, Sherilyn, on this well-deserved recognition! We’re grateful for your leadership and the many ways you continue to make a difference for Tualatin. 

About the Herman Kehrli Award 

From 1933 to 1966, Herman Kehrli served as executive secretary of the League of Oregon Cities and director of the University of Oregon’s former Bureau of Governmental Research and Service. A joint effort between the LOC and the Bureau established standards of excellence for local government officials through an agenda that included research, consultation, and training in city government affairs. Today, the quality of city government statewide is due in large part to the success of this joint effort  

About the League of Oregon Cities 

Founded in 1925, the LOC is a voluntary association representing all 241 of Oregon’s incorporated cities. The League helps city governments serve their citizens by providing legislative services, policy setting, intergovernmental relations, conferences and training, technical assistance, and publications.  

To learn more about the City of Tualatin, visit https://www.tualatinoregon.gov 

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