City Club of Eugene
Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm
City Club of Eugene is a membership organization committed to building community vision through open inquiry. The club meets every Friday at noon. KLCC airs each meeting on the following Monday at 7:00 pm.
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As Eugene voters prepare for the May 19, 2026, primary election, City Club of Eugene hosts a public candidate forum featuring contenders for Eugene City Council in Wards 5 and 6. -
Willamette National ForestIn May, voters will vote on a measure that, among other things, defines watersheds as having inalienable rights to exist. Supporters say it’s a bold step, but critics argue the approach could overlook the region’s complex needs. In this forum, moderated by KLCC’s Nathan Wilk, community leaders from both sides of this initiative will share their perspectives. -
ARI DENISON/COLOR CODE STUDIO Aran Denison/Ari Denison/Color Code Studio/Aran DenisonHow do the artistic leaders of a community’s major cultural institutions influence their direction? This forum continues the tradition of thoughtful public dialogue that defines the work of the City Club of Eugene. -
Rebecca Hansen-White/KLCCIn this program, our district attorney describes the scope of the problems plaguing the District Attorney's office and proposes possible solutions. -
Unseen Histories/UnsplashWhat is the impact on education, the US population, and, ultimately, on the truth, of the restrictions, revisions and omissions of our true history? We will explore the extent and ramifications of all of these issues with Dr. Johnny Lake, one of the preeminent scholars on race, culture, and ethnicity. -
City Club of EugeneIn recent years, the residents of Lane County have witnessed what some have perceived to be significant errors of governance. City Club of Eugene hosts a timely program, “Effective Public Governance Boards,” focused on a discussion of the principles of effective public board governance. -
City Club of EugeneIn this program, professionals deeply involved in meeting foster care challenges describe innovative programs that are making a difference for families and explain how members of the community can help with this work.
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City Club of EugeneJoin City Club of Eugene as we engage in a conversation with Talicia Brown that explores the history, the current situation and future goals of the Black experience in Eugene and in the state of Oregon.
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University of OregonIn this program, Oregon State University professor David G. Lewis explains the culture, lifestyle, and history of the Kalapuya, the people originally inhabiting the Willamette and Umpqua river valleys. -
Brooke Bumgardner/KLCCThe City Club of Eugene hosts Julie Fahey (D), Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, and Sen. Floyd Prozanski (D) District 4 for a public forum examining priorities and challenges facing the upcoming short session of the Oregon Legislature. The forum is moderated by KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White.
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In this forum, we will hear from three A.C.T. Now Lane Steering Committee members who will speak about the goals of the coalition. A.C.T. Now Lane is a cross-sector coalition uniting leaders, organizations, and community members to address Lane County’s housing and homelessness crisis head-on. -
Each year, City Club of Eugene poses the question "If you could give any gift to the City of Eugene, what would it be?" to a broad selection of community members and asked them to share their answers in just three to four minutes each. -
In this program, leaders from the county and the community talk about this one-of-a-kind public asset, the Lane County Fairgrounds, the ongoing master planning process, and what factors should be considered as we envision the next generation of the Fairgrounds. -
With the recent passage of Oregon Senate Bill 951 that addresses the corporatization of medicine, discussion of reform in the Medicaid system, the movement toward a universal health care plan legislation in Oregon, and the groundswell of interest in the direct primary care healthcare delivery system, this City Club of Eugene program discusses how Oregon is meeting the current healthcare crisis head on. -
This program provides a discussion about the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port, a proposed container terminal on Port of Coos Bay-owned property on Coos Bay's North Spit.
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This program explores rising costs, insurance design constraints, and substantial gaps in behavioral health access. -
The superintendents of the three Eugene-Springfield school districts report to the community about projects and programs for this school year. They share the good news “treats” and describe some of the professional “tricks” they are using to boost district achievement for all students. -
In this program, a panel describes the highly collaborative process involved with turning Clear Lake Elementary into the Clear Lake Community Center
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This second in a two-part program, provides insights into riverfront development efforts on the other side of I-5. -
City Club of Eugene and Springfield City Club this October for a two-part series on riverfront development. In this forum, discover the Glenwood Master Plan with insight from Allie Camp, Springfield’s Economic Development lead.
