Should Portland seek to attract additional professional sports teams?
The most intense disagreements in this section revolve around the topic of major league sports and whether Portland should try to attract additional sports teams to the city. Many sports fans feel that the city urgently needs additional forms of sporting entertainment, both to boost local pride and provide a greater sense of community connectedness. Other respondents, however, do not want to see the City spend public funds on sports, citing the many higher priorities that need attention first (frequently mentioned items include fixing roads, improving schools and providing affordable housing). Even among sports fans, there are disagreements over what type of sports Portland should support. Some advocate bringing the National Football League (NFL) to Portland, others call for Major League Baseball and others would prefer to see a professional soccer team (and the construction of a soccer stadium). Some would just like to see the Blazers perform better, while others advocate getting rid
