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.

2024 Debate Series: May Primary Elections Season

City Club’s May Primary Elections programming included several events to engage voters 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 Debate, with a studio audience of more than…

2024 Multnomah County District Attorney Debate

Registration is open for City Club of Portland’s Multnomah County District Attorney Debate, featuring incumbent Mike Schmidt, challenger Nathan Vasquez, and moderated by OPB reporter Conrad Wilson. This virtual debate will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 5:30 to 7:00pm via Zoom. Register early to secure your spot in the Zoom room before it…

Oregon’s Congressional District 3 2024 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…

Navigating Oregon’s Corrections with Mike Reese

On January 8, 2024, City Club of Portland explored challenges and solutions in Oregon’s corrections system with Mike Reese, Director of Oregon Corrections, Antoinette Edwards, and guest speaker Terence Hayes. 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…