2026 Spring Membership Drive
During our Spring Membership Drive, now through Sunday, June 21, 2026, join as an annual member and receive 14 months of membership for the price of 12. As we gear up for a busy fall election season, with ballot measure studies and candidate events already scheduled, now is the time to become a member.Continue reading→
Nominating Committee Announces Candidates for 2026 Board Election
There’s an election coming up—and not just the May 19 primary. Mark your calendar for City Club’s 2026 Board Election, following our Annual Meeting on May 28. Click here to learn more about the candidates nominated by the Nominating Committee. Members may also nominate themselves or another member by written petition.Continue reading→
A Vision for Portland’s Central City from the Built Environment Issue Committee
On Friday, December 12, the Built Environment Issue Committee marked a major milestone in its Rx for Central City Livability project with a fourth public forum focused on moving from ideas to action. All four past events are available to watch online.Continue reading→
Beyond the Noise: Media That’s Moving Portland
On November 22, City Club and Open Signal presented a conversation with local journalists and community storytellers, live at Open Signal’s studios. The program was moderated by improvisers from Kickstand Comedy. If you care about the relationship between media and civic engagement, this one’s for you.Continue reading→
Five Takeaways from Our Friday Forum with Auditor Rede
Our September 2025 Friday Forum featured Portland City Auditor Simone Rede in conversation with OPB’s Alex Zielinski. Auditor Rede highlighted work by her office that Portlanders may have encountered without realizing it, and explained how they can continue to engage with and inform it.Continue reading→
Attorney General Rayfield Shares Insights Into Lawsuits Against Federal Actions
On July 25, City Club hosted Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield for a conversation with retired Chief Justice Thomas Balmer, reflecting on his first months in office and his role leading Oregon’s lawsuits against federal actions. The discussion covered cases involving tariffs, birthright citizenship, and cuts to federally funded programs.Continue reading→
Field Notes from a Downtown SWOT Walk with City Club’s Built Environment Committee
About 20 members and guests joined City Club’s Built Environment Issue Committee for a downtown walking tour, part of the Rx for Central City Livability project. Participants explored Portland’s urban core and conducted a SWOT analysis in preparation for the committee’s two-day design charrette in June.Continue reading→
Nominating Committee Announces Slate for 2025 Board Election
City Club has a democratic relationship with its membership—our members don’t just participate, they help steer the organization’s priorities. That includes shaping the topics we explore in our public programs, informing the direction of our research, and electing the Board…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→
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→
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→