Mayors from 24 cities around Portland are calling on the city to lock in a deal tied to the Moda Center, adding new regional pressure as questions about the arena’s future returned to the spotlight this week.
According to OPB, the suburban leaders sent a letter urging Portland to secure an agreement. The move suggests the issue is being viewed beyond city limits, with nearby communities signaling that what happens to the arena matters across the broader metro area.
The timing of the letter stands out because it arrived during another round of headlines about the Moda Center’s future. While the available details do not outline the terms under discussion, the message from surrounding mayors is clear: they want Portland to move toward certainty.
The joint appeal highlights how closely local governments in the region are watching the situation. With two dozen mayors weighing in, the debate over the Moda Center is shaping up as not just a Portland issue, but a wider regional concern.
