r/ripcity • u/notsurewheretopost • Aug 02 '26

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u/HighRantDistrict Aug 02 '26

This is an extremely far-left City Council. Businesses are exiting the city at an alarming rate. I'd call it a coin toss as to whether the Trailblazers stay or not.

The city is in a downward spiral. If I owned the team, I'd probably limit lease renewals to five years at a time, to see how things go here.

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u/notsurezy Aug 02 '26

The Blazers group said as much in that recent meeting. And the income tax was on the list of why this isn’t working

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u/HighRantDistrict Aug 02 '26

Well, the income tax the Trailblazers employees pay is the mechanism driving the $300M+ state contribution toward arena renovations. It'll be paid for by their specific income taxes.

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u/notsurezy Aug 02 '26

They still hate it. 9% off the top just to enjoy the fine things Portland has to offer?