Bringing people together that work at the frontlines of current racial tensions, our next CitySpeak draws at the heart of the current moment from a variety of vantage points. This free livestream event will present dialogue that progresses towards justice and equality … Continued
CANCELLED: This month’s City Club Lunch Forum has been cancelled due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding. —————————————- With earth month around the corner, this month’s City Club Lunch offers a check-in with our … Continued
This year’s City Club of Corvallis State of the City comes at the start of a new decade rife with opportunities and challenges for the community we all share. Topics will range from sustainability to economics, and also include housing … Continued
Our first CitySpeak of the year takes a look at criminal justice reform in Oregon, and then takes on a second topic, a shift favoring universal healthcare among Oregon Republicans. Criminal Justice Reform Panelists Panelists include Benton County District … Continued
For January’s City Club Lunch, local NAACP President Angel Harris talks racism, advocacy, and life in a brown body. Sworn into office a year ago, Harris is halfway through her first term as president of the Corvallis/Albany Branch of the … Continued
Rent burdens are at an all time high in Corvallis, and even city employees often cannot afford to buy a house here. What are the options for the average renter or buyer seeking housing in Corvallis, and how can we … Continued
Over 1,400 local newspapers have closed since 2004, and the remaining ones struggle to cover the news with dwindling resources and staff – there have been over 33,000 newspaper layoffs since 2008. The Gazette-Times cut its staff last year, and The Corvallis Advocate moved … Continued
While the epidemic of homelessness can be viewed on a regional or national scale, it comes down to our shared community to offer on-the-ground assistance. We do not need to wait for Salem or DC to take action — our … Continued
The City Club of Corvallis Lunch is at Grace Lutheran Church for May, and we have two doctors in the house. Both physicians are versed in health care delivery around the world, and the politics surrounding our system in Oregon. … Continued
We offer three diverse topics for our next CitySpeak forum, subjects include hate groups and local holocaust education, universal healthcare, and the Corvallis livability levy. There will be one speaker and interviewer for each topic, and audience questions and comments … Continued
