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Portland Council Advances $120 M Renovation, Trail Blazers Unresponsive

7/23/2026

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Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy said the city will proceed with a $120 million renovation despite the Trail Blazers’ missing information.
The Trail Blazers have not responded to the term sheet since April.
City leaders will vote on Aug. 12 and demand a $600 million spending breakdown before a December vote.
Dunphy warned that a cut in the Multnomah County Commission’s contribution could make negotiations harder, with a public hearing on Aug. 5-6.

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Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy said the city will proceed with a $120 million renovation despite the Trail Blazers’ missing information.
The Trail Blazers have not responded to the term sheet since April.
City leaders will vote on Aug. 12 and demand a $600 million spending breakdown before a December vote.
Dunphy warned that a cut in the Multnomah County Commission’s contribution could make negotiations harder, with a public hearing on Aug. 5-6.