New Leaders Council

As City Club members we spend a lot of time figuring out how to make our votes count; on November 8 join us as we see just how our votes are counted! If you'd like to learn more about the mechanisms of democracy, join us for a tour of the Multnomah County elections office as the ballots from the First Congressional District Democratic primary are returned.

RSVP requested to amy@pdxcityclub.org or 503-228-7231 x110.

Event sold out.

A mega earthquake is expected to hit Portland and the entire northwest. How would you deal with it? Come find out in this interactive disaster response simulation presented by the City Club’s New Leaders Council.

City Club’s New Leaders Council invites the young and young-at-heart to a welcome-in-the-fall happy hour at The Guild Public House. Deepen your knowledge of public affairs in fun conversation while networking with other civic-minded people. Come join NLC for a casual evening of fun!

RSVP requested, amy@pdxcityclub.org or 503-228-7231 x110.

This event is full and has a substantial waiting list. Please email amy@pdxcityclub.org if you would like to be added to it anyway.

Sharon Wood Wortman and Ed Wortman, authors of The Portland Bridge Book, will guide participants through a bridge museum, ODOT's Transportation Management Operations Center and - weather permitting - into the operator's tower and down into the bascule pit of the Morrison Bridge. Join us on this fantastic tour!

Limit of 30 people. Cost $15, includes handouts. RSVP with payment required by Tuesday, May 24, 503-228-7231 x110.

If you are interested in being a part of the City Club Mentorship Program, please fill out this survey by April 30, allowing City Club to match you to your mentor or mentee. You must be a City Club member to participate in this program, but membership is open to everyone.

This walking tour and discussion will explore economic development in the historic Lents neighborhood. This long-neglected area is seeing signs of renewed commercial and community activity, including the creation of an Urban Renewal Area and designation as a Town Center in the Metro 2040 plan.

The IFC's recent television series featuring Portland has generated national buzz. Join the City Club New Leaders Council to get the inside scoop on production and public reaction from the team involved with Portlandia's creation: David Cress, Portlandia producer; Vince Porter, Director of the Governor's Office of Film and Television; and Jennifer Yocom, Mayor Adams' Deputy Chief of Staff and former Arts Policy Director.