Forum Reflections & Resources

COCC and OSU-Cascades: Hub, Heart and Drivers of Central Oregon

March 21, 2024 Central Oregon’s higher education institutions are the lifeblood of our community. Together, Oregon State University – Cascades and Central Oregon Community College provide advancement opportunities for young people, professionals and career-changers; produce talented graduates for regional employers; [...]

What is on the Horizon for Oregon Election Reforms

UPDATES: Campaign to open Oregon primaries suspends signature gathering February 15, 2024 It’s an election year and come fall Oregonians may be asked to cast their ballot on election reforms. Jim Moore, joining via Zoom due to winter weather, shared [...]

Belonging in Bend: How lonely are we?

Recap coming soon! At the request of one of our presenters, this forum was not recorded for public distribution. Stay tuned for more info on our August 2024 Part Two presentation on Happiness! Upcoming Event from Community Conversations: Community Conversation on Thursday, February [...]

The Future of E-Bikes in Bend?

UPDATE: https://ktvz.com/news/2024/02/28/oregon-house-approves-e-bike-rule-updates-trentons-law-named-for-bend-teen-killed-in-e-bike-crash/ November 16, 2023 Panelists: Emerson Levy, District 53 State Representative Brian Potwin, Executive Director at Commute Options Bill Lynch, Board President with the Central Oregon Trails Alliance Moderated by Anna Kaminski, City and County Reporter at The Bulletin [...]

News

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Everyone has had to meet the challenge of navigating civil conversations at the Thanksgiving table or over a glass of wine with someone we know thinks differently that we do. It’s tricky at best.  When [...]

Who do you trust?

Who Do you Trust? In this era of political division and partisan media commentators, where can you turn to get a balanced view on the issues affecting Central Oregon? City Club is a great place for that. Sharing trustworthy information is [...]

Membership Pricing Changes

Join City Club before 2/15 and save! Membership prices will be increasing soon; join now to keep current pricing. Membership offers discounts on event attendance, voting privileges, priority registration, volunteer opportunities and invitations to member-only events. Click here for more information. [...]

2023 Promotions and Pricing Changes

2023 City Club Pricing Changes Membership Pricing Changes Individual: auto renew $120 to 130. Regular invoiced renewal: $150 to $165. Buddy Pack: auto renew $215 to $240. Regular invoiced renewal $270 to $300. Business: auto renew [...]

Student Responses to Ranked Choice Voting Forum

Two students were invited as guests of City Club to attend our October Forum on Ranked Choice Voting. Here are their perspectives on the forum. Rank choice voting provides a system in which the candidate with the broadest support wins. With the more [...]

Student Responses to 2022 Oregon Governor’s Debate

Two students were invited as guests of City Club to attend the debate we co-hosted. Here at their responses to the questions we asked them. Do you think the candidates have a good understanding of the issues facing your generation? The issues facing [...]

City Club Creates Conversation — Everyone Wants to be Heard

BY LINDA ORCELLETTO — CITY CLUB OF CENTRAL OREGON ON OCTOBER 19, 2021 Cascade Business News When it comes to creating conversation in Central Oregon, City Club of Central Oregon plays an essential role in helping our communities have dialogues about critical issues. City Club [...]

Continue the Conversation: Bend’s Urban Core

Allison Platt, Senior Planner with the City of Bend, answers additional questions from the August City Club Forum on Bend’s Urban Core. To stay up-to-date on the City of Bend’s Core Area Project sign up for the mailing list at bendoregon.gov/corearea [...]