We are a Member Led and Member Supported Nonprofit Organization

City Club of Portland is a 501(c)(3) membership organization. Our members elect a Board of Governors, which serves as the steward of our mission and values. Staff support the board and members by ensuring smooth operations, communications, and coordination.

Civic Education, Engagement, and Action

The City Club of Portland was founded in 1916 with the mission to inform our members and the community in public matters and to arouse in them a realization of the obligations of citizenship. We are one of the oldest civic organizations in Oregon.

Our Latest News, Events, and Updates

2025 State of the City with Portland Mayor Keith Wilson

Join us Friday, May 2, 4:15–5:30 pm at Franklin High School for the 2025 State of the City event, featuring Mayor Keith Wilson's first State of the City address, and a conversation with JT Flowers that will include audience submitted questions. Free and open to the public with registration. In-person space is limited, so register early. The program will also be livestreamed and recorded. Continue reading→

Join FY 2025-26 City of Portland Budget Planning

The Budget Office is gathering community input before the City Administrator and Mayor present a unified proposed budget to City Council by May 5. Share your thoughts on what should be preserved and where cuts could be made before the final budget heads to council for work sessions and a vote in May–June. This is your chance to help shape the city's priorities. Continue reading→

City Club’s Participatory Budgeting Report is Here

Our Participatory Budgeting Study Committee has completed its report, and the Research Board and Board of Governors have voted to advance it for membership approval. Members, we hope you'll engage with your peers' work—read the report, RSVP to the briefing, and get prepared to vote! Congratulations to our PB Study Committee members for reaching this milestone! Continue reading→