“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→
Join City Club for In-Person Events with Portland’s New City Councilors
This winter, City Club of Portland will host a four-program series: Meet Your New City Councilors! The series is free and open to the public. Each program will be held in person at a venue within the featured district and include both a moderated conversation and informal social time with the Councilors. 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→
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→