MODA CENTER Poll

80% of Oregon voters refuse to pay for the billion dollar Moda Center renovation even if the new owner of the Blazers moves the team to another state

New statewide polling commissioned by Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation shows strong voter opposition to public funding tied to the proposed Moda Center renovation project, with affordability and taxpayer concerns driving opposition across Oregon.

70.5%

Oppose public funding for the Moda Center renovation proposal.

79.9%

Still oppose after knowing that the owner will move the team if they didn't get their taxpayer funding.

76.8%

Oppose after hearing concerns about taxpayer costs and public priorities.

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What Is The Proposal?

Oregon lawmakers recently approved a major public financing package tied to renovations at Portland’s Moda Center.

Supporters describe the proposal as an investment in economic development and the future of professional sports in Oregon. Opponents argue the plan places substantial long-term taxpayer obligations on Oregon residents while benefiting a privately owned sports franchise.

Critics estimate the total long-term taxpayer obligation could ultimately exceed one billion dollars once financing costs and long-term bond obligations are fully calculated.

OCWF commissioned statewide polling to better understand how Oregon voters view the proposal, its financing structure, and the broader affordability concerns surrounding the project.

Poll Results

View our latest poll results to see Oregonians' concerns about the Moda Center renovation. Stay informed on public funding and affordability issues.

Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Conducted on
06/18/2026 through 06/20/2026

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70.5%

Oppose public funding for the Moda Center renovation proposal

79.9%

Still oppose after knowing that the owner will move the team if they didn't get their taxpayer funding.

51.8%

Still oppose after hearing economic development arguments supporting the project

76.8%

Oppose after hearing concerns about taxpayer costs and public priorities

76.2%

Oppose after hearing concerns about long-term economic value and taxpayer return

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Survey Series #2

Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Conducted on
04/20/2026 through 04/22/2026

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Poll Highlights

69.1%

Oppose public funding for the Moda Center renovation proposal

57.9%

Still oppose after hearing arguments about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland

56.2%

Still oppose after hearing economic development arguments supporting the project

71.7%

Oppose after hearing concerns about taxpayer costs and public priorities

71.2%

Oppose after hearing concerns about long-term economic value and taxpayer return

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Ad Transcript

Barbara: "Welcome to Billionaire’s Banquet. Tina says Oregon’s cupboards are bare, but tonight, Governor Kotek spares no expense."

Jeff:  You aren’t on the guest list—but you are picking up the tab for the billionaire owner of the Portland Trail Blazers."

Barbara: "To start, Tina serves up seventy-five million dollars from the Clean Energy Fund."

Jeff: “ And the main course?"

Barbara: "The pièce de résistance: A nine-figure cut of prime bond debts.  Slowly-cooked until the total cost grows to six-hundred million dollars."

Jeff: What about side dishes?

Barbara: " We have a medley of increased motor vehicle taxes—all for a basketball billionaire group that contributes nothing to the Moda Center renovation."

Jeff: check, please."

Barbara: "A billion dollars!  

Jeff: "It’s enough to give Oregon taxpayers...

Voice: "Indigestion!(pause) Buuuurp

Jeff: "And that’s why Oregon Capitol Watch paid for this"

June, 2nd 2026

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Oregon voter opposition to public funding tied to the proposed Moda Center renovation project

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Media Contacts & Speakers

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Jeff Kropf
Founder
Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation
Former State Representative Jeff Kropf served four terms in the Oregon House and has spent decades at the intersection of public policy, grassroots activism, media, and government accountability. Founder of Oregon Capital Watch Foundation and host of the long-running Political Coffee radio program, Jeff is a leading voice for government transparency, fiscal responsibility, and citizen engagement in Oregon.
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Dustin Olson
Managing Partner & Lead Pollster
American Pulse Research & Polling
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