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No Program on Nov. 27
November 27, 2026
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, Dec. 4!
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Southern Willamette Valley Innovation Corridor Initiative
November 20, 2026
In 1959, three universities, government, and business leaders in North Carolina came together to build Research Triangle Park. Nearly 70 near later, the Park has become the largest research park in the United States, home to more than 300 companies employing 65,000 workers across a 700 acre campus. This investment …
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Status of Eugene’s Vision Zero
November 13, 2026
This program will address the progress of the City of Eugene’s Vision Zero, the goal of which is to reduce fatal crashes on our streets to zero. It will focus on traffic safety in our community and ongoing efforts across the public and non-profit sector to reduce fatal and serious …
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A Conversation with Eugene’s New(ish) City Manager
November 6, 2026
Eugene’s city manager runs the day-to-day operations of Eugene’s government. Serving in that position since late spring 2026, Jenny Haruyama oversees all six City departments, manages the City’s budget, implements City Council policies, and makes decisions about the City’s services and operations. In her first appearance at a City Club …
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Thriving in Challenging Times in Higher Education
October 30, 2026
Local colleges and universities have long played a critical role in the educational, economic, cultural identity and vitality of Eugene. While our diverse set of both public and private colleges and universities can point to many past and current achievements, each is facing demographic, financial and political challenges. In the …
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EWEB’s Current & Future Landscape: General Manager John Hairston
October 23, 2026
120 years ago, a typhoid epidemic ravaged Eugene and surrounding communities. When it was traced to the privately owned water company, Eugeneians did what they have done for generations hence: demand change. The rest, they say, is history. The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has navigated all manner of …
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Candidates for Congressional District 4
October 16, 2026
In the upcoming election, voters in Congressional District 4 will have the choice of three candidates for representative. Running against incumbent Democrat Val Hoyle are Monique DeSpain, Republican, and Justin Filip, Pacific Green Party. In this forum, all questions will be asked by the KLCC moderator. Please note that special …
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No Program on Oct. 9
October 9, 2026
City Club of Eugene won’t meet on Friday, Oct. 9, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day. Please plan to attend or watch online next week!
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Election Security
October 2, 2026
Join us on Friday October 2 for an inside look into how elections are conducted in Lane County. We will hear from Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong about how he and other election officials in Oregon are dealing with the impediments and challenges to people voting in the upcoming November …
In-Person
Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party: Election 2026
October 1, 2026
This bonus City Club program is in addition to our normal Friday programming, when we will welcome the Lane County Clerk discussing the important topic of election security at WOW Hall at noon on October 2. The citizens of Oregon will choose between continuation and change on November 3rd. The …
