Nominating Committee Announces Slate for 2025 Board Election
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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.
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.
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!
Rx for Central City Livability In-Person Panels and Work Sessions
Rx for Central City Livability is a free, in-person program series hosted by City Club of Portland’s Built Environment Issue Committee. This series will feature expert panels (March–May) and interactive workshops (June–July), exploring how Portland’s built environment can support a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable downtown and inner Eastside.
Watch Our Conversation Series with Portland’s New City Councilors
City Club recently hosted a four-program series, Meet Your New City Councilors! The free in-person events were held at venues within each district and featured moderated conversations, led by Sophie Peel, and informal social time with the Councilors. All programs were recorded and are available to watch online for free.