Portland Trail Blazers governor Tom Dundon is standing firm on his position that public money should be used only to help fund a proposed $600 million makeover of the Moda Center.
Dundon’s stance places the focus on renovating the team’s current home arena, rather than expanding the use of public funds beyond that project. The Moda Center has served as the Trail Blazers’ home venue since opening in the 1990s and remains central to the franchise’s operations in Portland.
Focus Remains on Arena Upgrades
The proposed renovation would represent a significant investment in the building, with Dundon emphasizing that public funding should be directed specifically toward fixing and improving the arena. No additional details were provided regarding the structure of the funding plan or the timeline for the project.
The Trail Blazers continue to navigate long-term planning around their arena while maintaining their presence in Portland. Dundon’s comments make clear that, from his perspective, public participation should be limited to the Moda Center renovation itself.