Enterprise zone expiring — Forest Grove partnership decision ahead
Summary
Mayor Dalin reported that mayors pushed back on Metro's move into economic development, saying constrained industrial land is costing the region big employers. He argued the region needs large sites and economic diversity to keep family-wage jobs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost, but regional land constraints affect the local jobs base and tax base.
Residents and workers would benefit if large employers and family-wage jobs come to the region.
None stated, though regional workers have lost roughly 10,000 jobs in the past year.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Jun 15, 2026
The city's shared enterprise zone with Forest Grove expires at the end of June. Staff will bring a thoughtful discussion — stay together, go alone, or drop it — in late summer through fall.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 16, 2026
Mayor Dalin reported that mayors pushed back on Metro's move into economic development, saying constrained industrial land is costing the region big employers. He argued the region needs large sites and economic diversity to keep family-wage jobs.
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