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Democratic Party Candidates, Congressional District 4
April 17, 2026
The Democratic Party has three candidates vying to win May’s primary and become the party’s choice to compete with either Monique DeSpain or Stefan Strek to represent Oregon’s Congressional District 4. The Democratic Party candidates will speak at the April 17 forum. More program information coming soon!
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County Commissioners’ Candidate Forum
April 10, 2026
The board of Lane County commissioners is the core legislative and administrative body for county government. Commissioners set policy (including property tax rates), manage large budgets, oversee county operations like roads and public health, and control contracts and land use. Their power is limited by state law, which defines their …
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Eugene City Council Candidate Forum for Wards 5 & 6
April 3, 2026
As Eugene voters prepare for the May 19, 2026, primary election, City Club of Eugene will host a public candidate forum featuring contenders for Eugene City Council in Wards 5 and 6. Eugene faces a series of interconnected and high-stakes challenges. This forum will provide voters with an opportunity to …
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Managing Our Watersheds
March 27, 2026
In May, voters will decide whether to support a measure intended to protect local watersheds. Among other things, the measure defines watersheds as having inalienable rights to exist, including the right to sustainably recharge and remain free from pollution. The measure would assure that the people of Lane County have …
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New Directors, New Visions: Eugene Ballet and Eugene Symphony
March 20, 2026
How do the artistic leaders of a community’s major cultural institutions influence their direction? And how does that shape the community’s aesthetic experience? In recent seasons, both the Eugene Symphony and the Eugene Ballet have welcomed new artistic leadership. These transitions offer a unique opportunity to reflect on how artistic …
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Challenges in the District Attorney’s Office
March 13, 2026
Overworked, Underpaid. Understaffed. That is the day-to-day reality faced by the 24 lawyers working to bring criminals to justice in Lane County. The case numbers are staggering. In 2025, the office filed 4,840 criminal cases involving 3,525 victims. The advent of technology has made the work more time consuming; reviewing …
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Black History is American History
March 6, 2026
“The events which transpired 5,000 years ago, 5 years ago or 5 minutes ago, have determined what will happen 5 minutes from now, 5 years from now or 5,000 years from now. All history is a current event.” -John Henrik Clarke On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an …
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Effective Public Governance Boards
February 27, 2026
In recent years, the residents of Lane County have witnessed what some have perceived to be significant errors of governance – events that have underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and effective leadership in public decision-making. City Club of Eugene is hosting a timely program, “Effective Public Governance Boards,” focused …
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Support for Children and Families: The Foster Care System
February 20, 2026
How can we support children and families to prevent children from going into foster care? What resources are available to keep children safe and families together? How many children are affected by threats to family unity? In this program, professionals deeply involved in meeting these challenges will describe innovative programs …
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No Meeting on Feb. 13
February 13, 2026
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Feb. 13, in honor of Presidents Day. Please plan to join us the following week!
