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Blazers Arena Vote Shakes Portland | Portland News
Portland’s future hangs in the balance as voters split 44% to 45% on whether to spend $120 million to renovate the Moda Center — a move critical to keeping the Trail Blazers in town. With state funds already pledged, but conditional on city and county approval, the political stakes are high. Six council members up for reelection are locked in fierce local battles: those in District 3 (Southeast/Northeast) face overwhelming opposition, while District 4 (West Side) strongly backs the project. One District 3 councilor seeks compromise to avoid losing money, while a District 4 member demands…
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