What Really Matters to Oregonians

Three years ago, pollster Adam Davis described public opinion in Oregon as a “perfect storm,” in which an uninformed and disconnected public was unable to hold politicians accountable in any meaningful way for campaign promises. Today, with a weakened economy and government budget problems, has anything changed?

On December 11, City Club welcomes Adam Davis back to the podium to discuss trends in public opinion in Oregon. He will revisit key issues, such as public cynicism and limited knowledge, that impede civic progress and will share what Oregonians are saying about issues ranging from the economy to community planning. He will also address the areas where Oregonians remain connected to the long-time values that make our region unique.

Adam Davis is a partner at Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall, Inc. Davis has a unique perspective on the state of the public through his wide-ranging and long-standing experience as a public opinion researcher in Oregon and across the nation. His quantitative and qualitative perspective on public policy and planning projects is among the richest of anyone in Oregon. Purchase tickets at www.pdxcityclub.org or call 503-228-7231 x110.

Where: The Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave., Portland OR 97205

When: Doors open at 11:30 AM, Program begins at 12:15 PM and concludes at 1:15 PM

Transportation and parking: The Governor Hotel is accessible by bus, Portland Streetcar and MAX light rail. A SmartPark garage is located one block away from the Governor Hotel at 730 S.W. 10th Ave.

Cost: Luncheon tickets are $16 for City Club members and up to two guests, $20 for nonmembers. Limited coffee/tea table tickets are $5 and are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. General seating is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. A limited number of $5 coffee/tea tickets are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations: Reservations required for lunches only; reservations close at 2 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the event. Reservations for lunch are strongly encouraged. To reserve a lunch via telephone, individuals (members and non-members) should call our voice mail reservation line, 503-228-7231, ext. 110. A limited number of lunch tickets are generally available at the door. Luncheon tickets reserved after the 2:00 PM Wednesday deadline or purchased at the door will be subject to an additional $4 charge. General seating and coffee/tea tickets will be available at the door.

Sponsors: Friday Forums this quarter are sponsored by: The Standard and West Coast Bank