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 that explored 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→
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→