Shape engaging discussions
The Programming Committee carefully chooses topics and participants for their policy implications, timeliness, and public interest. Programs range from single-speaker and panel discussions to candidate debates and multi-event series on important issues.
Upcoming & recent events
Post-pandemic, City Club has explored a mix of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Upcoming events will be announced by email and appear on the website calendar. Video recordings of past events can be accessed on our YouTube channel.
State of Series Kicks Off This Spring with Three Events
2024 is a significant election year for the Portland metro region, with several key positions at the state and national level open for the first time in years, and new positions on the city council. Now is the time for Portland area residents to get to know our leaders, reflect on our values, and ensure…
Watch our Primary Elections Season Before May 21st!
City Club’s 2024 Debate Series is in full swing, with a completed season of programming available for voters to watch before the Oregon statewide election on May 21st. Alongside virtual debates for the Multnomah County District Attorney and Democratic primaries in Oregon Congressional Districts 3 and 5, we hosted a fully hybrid Oregon State Treasurer…
Recap: Oregon Congressional District 3 Democratic Primary Debate
In our first debate of the May Primary Elections season, Eddy Morales, Maxine Dexter, and Susheela Jayapal, three Democratic candidates for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District, passionately shared their perspectives on key issues like housing, healthcare, and the environment. Their personal stories revealed why they chose to serve and their sincere dedication to representing one of…
Recap: Navigating Oregon’s Corrections with Mike Reese
At a City Club forum in January, Mike Reese, Antoinette Edwards, and Terence Hayes discussed challenges and solutions in Oregon’s corrections system. Watch the recorded program now. On January 8th, at 5:30 pm in the PCC Cascade Moriarty Arts Building Auditorium, the City Club of Portland hosted a conversation between Mike Reese, recently appointed as…