CityClub is a 24/7 Civic Resource

Our mission is to connect, engage and inspire citizens to action. We serve a face-to-face and on-line network of 15,000 Washingtonians, and our programs are broadcast statewide to 1.3 million households. A trusted convener dedicated to “passionate nonpartisanship,” CityClub organizes over 60 annual programs—community dialogues, political debates, educational forums, on-line initiatives and awards competitions—in collaboration with over 100 organizational partners.

Forums

CityClub forums begin with introductory information on the day’s theme. They feature experts and leaders with diverse perspectives across the political spectrum. Forums address timely issues, public policy and citizen action and conclude with audience questions. Forums are often developed as a series to provide a year-long review of topics around a central theme.

Environment & Sustainability Series

Seattle is a leader in environmental activism, entrepreneurship, education, policymaking and philanthropy. Environmental stewardship and sustainability are part and parcel of our civic consciousness, our cultural identity and, increasingly, our economic prosperity. Given the urgency of concern around climate change, CityClub is proud to announce an inaugural four-part forum series on the state of environmentalism in Puget Sound. Featuring best practices, policy questions, new research and controversies, these forums will examine energy use, water and air quality, transportation, waste and urban design.

Education Series

CityClub tracks educational issues and trends affecting early learning, K-12 schooling, higher education, workforce development, professional training and life-long learning. Forums in this series address access, funding, policy, innovation, curriculum, leadership and citizen involvement.

Signature Series

The Signature Series includes three annual forums: Year in Review held every December, Legislative Preview held every January and the CityClub Annual Meeting held each spring. Together these special forums represent CityClub’s founding focus on keeping citizens informed about current events and issues of vital concern to public policy and governance.

Healthcare Series

What is the latest biotech research affecting medical diagnostics and practice? How does Washington State stack up in public health policy and funding? Why does this region lead the nation in incidences of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis? How are we addressing growing gaps in health insurance for our citizens? This forum series provides an in-depth examination of vital topics in health care regionally, nationally and globally.

Community Matters Campaign

This themed portfolio of programs each fall culminates in citizen recommendations for public policy development and People’s Choice Awards for regional civic leadership. The 2010 campaign was focused on public trust and involved 17,000 participants. A final report was published on our website in early 2011.

Jefferson Awards

Initiated in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Senator Robert Taft, Jr., this “Nobel Prize” for public service is a nationwide effort recognizing the highest ideals and achievements of volunteerism in the U.S. Five Washington State Jefferson Award winners are selected and celebrated annually. CityClub is proud to host our state’s Jefferson Awards in partnership with KING5 TV.

Greater Seattle's first Civic Health Index

In November 2010, CityClub produced a report documenting voting, volunteerism, philanthropy, political voice, group membership and neighborliness in our region compared to national standards. Providing a disciplined approach and metrics to measure civic engagement for the very first time, the Greater Seattle Civic Health Index is a foundational study with recommendations to boost regional civic vitality.

Living Voters Guide

In collaboration with University of Washington, CityClub pioneered a community-generated online voters guide for statewide measures on the November 2010 ballot. Our purpose was to foster voter education, deliberation and civil discourse in uncivil times. Used by 9,000 state voters over seven weeks, its success offers promise as a new tool to promote digital democracy and elicit broad public input for policy development. Visit the Living Voters Guide to participate!

Annual Gala

CityClub’s Annual Gala is a celebration of our founding anniversary. Each spring we feature internationally recognized speakers, distinguished local leaders and decision makers.  Past Gala speakers have included Warren Buffet, Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw. The event is always engaging, entertaining, and a highlight of our year.

Network Only Events

Throughout the year CityClub offers quarterly Network Only Events. The events are held in the evening, at unique locations throughout the region, highlighting the cultural, recreational and civic jewels of our community. The Network Only Events allow friends, investors and partners an opportunity to enjoy a unique setting and program while socializing with other friends of CityClub over wine and appetizers. Not yet in the Network? Join Now!