2025 State of the City with Portland Mayor Keith Wilson
Join us Friday, May 2, 4:15–5:30 pm at Franklin High School for the 2025 State of the City event, featuring Mayor Keith Wilson’s first State of the City address, and a conversation with JT Flowers that will include audience submitted questions. Free and open to the public with registration. In-person space is limited, so register early. The program will also be livestreamed and recorded. Continue reading→
Join FY 2025-26 City of Portland Budget Planning
The Budget Office is gathering community input before the City Administrator and Mayor present a unified proposed budget to City Council by May 5. Share your thoughts on what should be preserved and where cuts could be made before the final budget heads to council for work sessions and a vote in May–June. This is your chance to help shape the city’s priorities. Continue reading→
City Club’s Participatory Budgeting Report is Here
Our Participatory Budgeting Study Committee has completed its report, and the Research Board and Board of Governors have voted to advance it for membership approval. Members, we hope you’ll engage with your peers’ work—read the report, RSVP to the briefing, and get prepared to vote! Congratulations to our PB Study Committee members for reaching this milestone! Continue reading→
Rx for Central City Livability In-Person Panels and Work Sessions
Rx for Central City Livability is a free, in-person program series hosted by City Club of Portland’s Built Environment Issue Committee. This series will feature expert panels (March–May) and interactive workshops (June–July), exploring how Portland’s built environment can support a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable downtown and inner Eastside. Continue reading→
Watch Our Conversation Series with Portland’s New City Councilors
City Club recently hosted a four-program series, Meet Your New City Councilors! The free in-person events were held at venues within each district and featured moderated conversations, led by Sophie Peel, and informal social time with the Councilors. All programs were recorded and are available to watch online for free. Continue reading→
“A Look Back on the 2024 Elections” Panel with Oregon Political Operatives
City Club recently hosted a panel discussion on the 2024 elections. Political ops from both sides of the aisle discussed Portland’s new, more diverse City Council, the Congressional race that elected Oregon’s first Black Congresswoman, and how Democrat and Republican wins differed at the local, state, and federal levels. Continue reading→
“How Deflection is Working in East County” Health & Public Safety Issue Panel
This event was in person only and not recorded. Subscribe to our email list to stay informed about similar future events! On January 29, the Health and Public Safety Issue Committee hosted a panel with Tony Vezina, Executive Director of 4D Recovery, and Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg. Continue reading→
City Club Welcome Event Attendees Discuss Youth Civic Engagement in Oregon
Over 30 City Club members attended our December Welcome Event, where Jim Westwood and Steve Griffith facilitated a discussion on youth civic engagement in Oregon, focusing on high school Constitution Teams and the state’s new Civics education requirement for the Class of 2026. Continue reading→
City Club’s Built Environment Issue Committee Hosts Event on Missing Middle Housing
Our Built Environment Issue Committee recently co-hosted a community event with the Architecture Foundation of Oregon to explore how middle-scale housing can address Portland’s housing challenges while preserving the character of established neighborhoods. Continue reading→
Post-Election Member and Community Gathering
City Club members and the community gathered on November 13 to celebrate the civic engagement surrounding Portland’s first ranked-choice voting elections. We reflected on the active participation of community members, candidates, and voters who shared information about the new voting system to help ensure a successful election season. Continue reading→
Portland City Council Candidate Survey Responses
Fifty-eight candidates running for Portland City Council took the time to respond to our candidate survey, which was crafted by City Club’s board and staff, with input from our members, event attendees, and email subscribers. We reached out to… Continue reading→
Recap: Conversation with US Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Rep Blumenauer joined City Club for a special event reflecting on his 54 years of public service. The evening featured a presentation from Blumenauer, followed by a Q&A with City Club members. Continue reading→