Built Environment Committee Workshop on Middle Housing
Join City Club of Portland and the Architecture Foundation of Oregon on Tuesday, November 19, for a presentation and workshop about middle-scale housing. Featuring Jonathan Konkol, Chair of City Club’s Built Environment Issue Committee. Continue reading→
Post-Election Community Gathering on November 13
Celebrate democracy with friends, neighbors, and those who ran for office in our community! Join City Club for a laid-back gathering to unwind after an eventful election season. Continue reading→
Reflections on Congress 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→
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→
Haven’t voted yet? Explore our 2024 Election Coverage
The November 5th election is just around the corner, and City Club of Portland is here to help you get informed on the local candidates, key issues, and how to vote in Portland’s new system. Continue reading→
Recap: 2024 Portland Mayoral Candidate Forum
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, City Club of Portland hosted a mayoral candidate forum at Sanctuary Hall that brought together over 450 voters in person, with an additional 500 tuning in online. Continue reading→
2024 General Election Candidate Forums
This season, we hosted four candidate forums covering city, county, and statewide races. Watch and share the recordings to promote voter education in our community. Continue reading→
Missed Our Ranked Choice Voting Workshop? Watch Here!
At a City Club hosted workshop, local elections staff explained the nuts and bolts of how ranked choice voting works, guiding attendees through how to mark their ballots and vote tabulation. Continue reading→
New Board Elected! Meet the Members Who Will Lead City Club into 2024-2025
City Club of Portland’s 2024 board election closed at 7pm on Saturday, June 15. We’re pleased to report that 90 members voted, exceeding the quorum requirement of 75. All candidates were elected and took office immediately. Continue reading→
Members: Join us for the Annual Meeting on June 13
The Annual Meeting is a tradition steeped in gratitude for the contributions of City Club members. Each year, we invite all members to gather in celebration of what we achieved together and recognize the exceptional service of our current board and committee members. Continue reading→
Our Spring Membership Drive Runs Through June 30
As we gear up for a busy fall elections season, with ballot measure studies and planning for candidate events already underway, now is the time to become a member and help us keep up the momentum. Join or rejoin City Club by June 30th to receive an extra two months on an annual membership! Continue reading→
Fireside Chat with Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
In June, we hosted a fireside chat with Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon’s outgoing Attorney General, to reflect on her 12-year tenure and share insights into the critical work of the AG’s office. Continue reading→