Seattle City Club

Seattle CityClub was founded 40 years ago by eight women who envisioned an organization that served as a catalyst for strong, inclusive civic engagement and discourse. Our mission is to inform, connect and engage people around civic issues to help strengthen our region. One of our top priorities is to help address polarization through our “dialogue across differences” strategic priority. Seattle CityClub does not support or advocate for any particular party, position or agenda.

Our programs are open to everyone and help address some of the most important issues facing our community today. Through coalition-building and collaboration, we help bridge toward solutions across Washington and reach over 1 million people through our in-person and online programs. People from elected officials to people seeking elected offices to community leaders serve as our program speakers.

We live in a time of growing need for a more engaged public that is connected to one another and its community leaders through civil discourse. Seattle CityClub is building on its 40-year legacy and current organizational structure, programming and strategic plan to focus on the horizon. Continued strategic planning will ensure Seattle CityClub serves the community and stays relevant in a changing political landscape and competitive events marketplace. Moving forward from the impact of the pandemic, Seattle CityClub Board and Staff have chosen to focus on two flagship programs in 2022: Civic Cocktail and the WA State Debate Coalition.