City Club of Eugene

Incumbent Jennifer Yeh faces off against challenger Tom Stedman in the northeast Eugene ward.

This year, Democrat voters in the 4th Congressional District of Oregon will have the chance to choose between three candidates in their party primary on May 19, 2026. All three candidates were invited for this forum, which was moderated by KLCC reporter Rebecca Hansen-White.

The board of Lane County commissioners is the core legislative and administrative body for county government. Candidates will provide opening and closing statements and answer questions from the moderator.

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.

In 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.

How 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.

What 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.

In 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.

In 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.

Join 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.

In 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.

The 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.