However you feel about the opportunity we have to get community benefits (I agree!), this clearly shows that it was never intended to be a negotiation on behalf of the public’s best interest from the start. The council must demand accountability from the mayor. These are not his decisions to make.
Rip City Not Rip Off1/ OK! We analyzed all ~5,300 pages of public records on the Moda Center deal — every email, text, contract, and invoice produced so far. Before Portland commits ~$850M+ ($1.12B after interest), here’s what every Portlander should know. It’s not the story you’ve been told. 🧵