City Club of Boise

10/14/2026

Tickets are now available for City Club's 2027 Stimpson Award, honoring Jodi Peterson-Stigers. Join us for a community event celebrating her collaborative work to bring the innovative model of Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter Home to life. Join us November 17th for an evening of inspiration!

City Club of Boise is excited to announce Jodi Peterson as the recipient of the 2026 Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement. Jodi is the Executive Director of Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter Home, where she is a nationally recognized advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Jodi helped lead the tran...

10/09/2026

Check out this Idaho Matters interview with Jodi Margolin Peterson-Stigers about the community collaboration that made Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter Home new home possible. Persistence, compassion, understanding, and an invitation to make the world a better place by working together. Join us on November 17th to celebrate Jodi and her transformative leadership at City Club of Boise's 2027 Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement. Tickets go on sale Monday!

After a costly and contentious move to State street, Interfaith Sanctuary is earning recognition for its work serving those in need in Boise.

10/08/2026

Thank you for an informative, engaging conversation about two of Boise's beloved assets: the Greenbelt and Foothills. Top takeaways from today's forum:

- These outdoor resources thrive through collaboration between cities, Ada County, Bureau of Land Management, Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Foundation for Parks and Land, and private landowners; a success story in community building.

- The Greenbelt and Foothills are community resources - so be good members of the community! Be kind and respectful. Watch your speed, don't use muddy trails, clean up after your pet.

- Give back by volunteering! The Boise Police Department, Parks and Recreation, Ridge to Rivers, Boise Urban Garden School, all offer volunteer opportunities. More information is available at the City of Boise's Better Impact Portal: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/2a2fdaa1-32e5-4ef4-8eef-3cae02a41ce7

Thank you to those who attended, the panelists and moderator, and to Trail 27 for sponsoring this community conversation!

10/05/2026

Announcing the 2026 Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement recipient: Jodi Peterson-Stigers!

This award is named for our founder, Dottie Stimpson, who launched City Club 31 years ago with a commitment to nonpartisan civic discourse and engagement. It celebrates the work of those who exemplify a commitment to working together to serve the community.

Jodi is the Executive Director of Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter Home, where she is a nationally recognized advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Jodi helped lead the transformation of Interfaith Sanctuary from a traditional overnight shelter into a comprehensive Shelter Home providing housing, healthcare, recovery support, workforce training, and family services.

“Jodi Peterson-Stigers exemplifies the civic engagement the Stimpson Award celebrates: bringing people together to address a shared challenge with compassion, persistence and a commitment to human dignity,” said City Club Board President Dr. Vanessa Fry.

“Her leadership reminds us that people experiencing homelessness are our neighbors and that their experiences must help shape the solutions we pursue. We are honored to recognize her work to build a community where everyone has a path toward safety, stability and belonging.”

Save the date for the award celebration on Nov. 17th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Treefort Music Hall. Details to come!

10/01/2026

Registration closes soon for the Forum: Shared Ground, Balancing Access, Safety, and Stewardship on the Greenbelt and Foothills. As the region grows and the ways we use these shared spaces evolve, so do the pressures on them. Increased visitation, more e-bikes and scooters, competing uses, and recent safety concerns are raising important questions about what comes next. Panelists include:

- Sara Arkle, Director, City of Boise Parks & Recreation
- Chief Chris Dennison, Boise Police Department
- Lisa Duplessie, Foothills/Open Space Superintendent, Parks & Recreation

Moderated by Corey Surber, Regional VP of Advocacy & Community Health at Saint Alphonsus

Tickets are available online. Click below to register. Thank you to Trail 27 for your help in making this forum possible!

The Foothills and Greenbelt are among the Treasure Valley’s most treasured public assets - places where people recreate, commute, and gather as a community. But as the region grows and the ways we use these shared spaces evolve, so do the pressures on them. Increased visitation, the growing presen...

09/28/2026

Join City Club for the Forum: Democracy, Voting, and Confidence in Elections, Oct. 29th. Panelists will examine the state of American democracy, with a focus on voting access, election administration, and public confidence in the integrity of the voting process. Panelists include:

- Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane
- McKay Cunningham, Graduate Professor and Director, Master of Applied Public Policy, The College of Idaho
- Dr. Sam Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University

Melissa Davlin, host of Idaho Reports, will moderate.

Tickets and reserved tables are available. Click below for more information.

This City Club Forum will examine the state of American democracy, with a focus on voting access, election administration, and public confidence in the integrity of the voting process. A panel of three experts will offer their perspectives on what strengthens trust in elections and where emerging ch...

09/24/2026

Reserve your spot at this don't-miss City Club Forum: Shared Ground: Balancing Access, Safety, and Stewardship on the Greenbelt and Foothills - October 8th, 11:30 - 1 PM

Join us for a conversation about two treasured public assets. Increased visitation, more e-bikes and scooters, competing uses, and recent safety concerns are raising important questions about what comes next. How do we preserve the character and environmental value of these spaces while keeping them safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone? Panelists:

Sara Arkle, Director, Boise Parks and Recreation
Chief Chris Dennison, Boise Parks and Recreation
Lisa Duplessie, Foothills/Open Space Superintendent, Boise Parks and Recreation
Moderated by Corey Surber, Regional VP of Advocacy & Community Health, Saint Alphonsus

Click below to register. Thank you to Trail 27 a real estate co. for your help in making this forum possible!

09/18/2026

City Club Forum - Shared Ground: Balancing Access, Safety, and Stewardship on the Greenbelt and Foothills

Join us for a conversation about two treasured public assets. As the region grows and the ways we use these shared spaces evolve, so do the pressures on them. Increased visitation, more e-bikes and scooters, competing uses, and recent safety concerns are raising important questions about what comes next. How do we preserve the character and environmental value of these spaces while keeping them safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone? Panelists:

Sara Arkle, Director, City of Boise Parks and Recreation
Chief Chris Dennison, Boise Police Department
Lisa Duplessie, Foothills/Open Space Superintendent, Parks & Recreation
Moderated by Corey Surber, Regional VP of Advocacy & Community Health at Trinity Health

Tickets and reserved tables are available online. Click below to register. Thank you to Trail 27 a real estate co. for your help in making this forum possible!

09/14/2026

City Club Forum - Shared Ground: Balancing Access, Safety, and Stewardship on the Greenbelt and Foothills - October 8th

Join us for a conversation about two treasured public assets - places where people recreate, commute, and gather as a community. But as the region grows and the ways we use these shared spaces evolve, so do the pressures on them. How can we preserve the character and environmental value of the Foothills and Greenbelt while ensuring they remain safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone? Panelists include:

Sara Arkle, Director, Boise Parks and Recreation
Chief Chris Dennison, Boise Police Department
Lisa Duplessie, Foothills/Open Space Superintendent, Boise Parks and Recreation

Moderated by Corey Surber, Regional VP of Advocacy & Community Health, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Tickets and reserved tables are available online. Register today!
https://www.cityclubofboise.org/event-info/forum-shared-ground-balancing-access-safety-and-stewardship-on-the-greenbelt-and-foothills

09/02/2026

Today is the final day to nominate a champion of civility and civil discourse for City Club's Dottie & Ed Stimpson Award!

This annual award honors the legacy of our founder, Dottie Stimpson, and her husband, Ed, who believed no problem was too great to solve through open-minded, civil discourse. It recognizes an individual or group who exemplifies this spirit by bringing people together to address complex issues with civility and a commitment to finding solutions that unite our community. Submit your nomination below!

This annual award honors the legacy of our founder, Dottie Stimpson, and her husband, Ed, who believed no problem was too great to solve through open-minded, civil discourse. It recognizes an individual, or group, who exemplifies this spirit by bringing together people to address complex issues with...