Episode
Council vs Chamber Over Dundon
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
City council’s scheduled work session clashes with a pricey Metro Chamber event featuring Blazers owner Tom Dundon—forcing a tense standoff. Council President Jamie Dunphy refuses to reschedule, insisting the meeting stay at City Hall, while Vice President Olivia Clark pushes for a one-hour delay to meet Dundon face-to-face. Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane supports Dunphy’s stance, questioning why Dundon can’t attend the council meeting instead. The debate centers on whether public funds should support the Moda Center upgrade, with tensions rising over transparency and private deals. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28ab06a816bd3c9e