City Club research significantly contributes to solutions for city and state problems through fair, objective, and rigorously researched reports.
Our research process
The Research Board selects the study topics. Members conduct the research, evaluate conclusions and make recommendations to policy-makers that promote good government and enhance the lives of Oregonians.
Research Board
Jonathan Radmacher (chair), Jordan Cole, Michaela Parker, Hank Schottland, Chris Smith, Cory Streisinger, Ramsay Weit, Megge Van Valkenburg, Mark Stephan, and Jon Stride
Complete the form linked below to indicate your interest in serving on a study committee.
Explore our rich history of research dating back to 1920. Our archive includes over 1,000 reports that have contributed to shaping the understanding of crucial issues in Portland and beyond. Each report reflects City Club’s commitment to in-depth analysis, nonpartisanship, and informing public discourse.
Two studies are in progress: One that will be published in the first quarter of 2026 will make recommendations on the best use of Ross Island. A second study committee is evaluating the effectiveness of Portland’s Vision Zero project, a city-wide initiative to reduce traffic deaths to zero.
