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Blazers Funding Delayed by Union Pushback | Portland News
Multnomah County commissioners delayed a vote on funding the Moda Center renovation after union opposition stalled momentum — with AFSCME Local 88 fiercely opposing the use of $35 million from the Paul Allen estate sale, arguing it’s vital for public services and layoffs. Commissioner Shannon Singleton pushed the vote to August 6, just before the City Council’s own $120 million decision, citing lack of union buy-in — a move that could sway the outcome in an election year. County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson defended the funding link to economic activity, but the union’s stance, backed by labor…
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