Comments on: BREAKING: Boss of Oregon Convention Center, Schnitz, Expo Center Under Fire

By: Handyman in Jacksonville

Handyman in Jacksonville — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:54:24 +0000

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By: Metro Councillors Move to Oust MERC Boss | Willamette Week | Friday, June 5th, 2009

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:24:03 +0000

[...] week, WW reported that Bragdon and his colleagues are displeased with Woolson’s performance on those two [...]

By: Expo fan

Expo fan — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:24:21 +0000

MERC is very much needed to assist and manage the 3 large entities that focus on event production. METRO is a regional planning body that focuses on planning and sustainability and public policy. They lack the expertise to manage event and performing arts businesses. It is not their focus or main concern. That is the reason that MERC was created in the first place. The MERC budget, although approved by METRO, is principally paid for by the individual venue’s revenue. OCC, Expo, and the PCPA share in that responsibility. It would make sense that the MERC GM would have a vested interest in how the 1-5 bridge expansion affects the Expo Center. If METRO’s views are in opposition, it is clear they don’t give the EXPO Center’s future the concern it deserves as it’s manager.

By: pdxcitizen

pdxcitizen — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:18:40 +0000

The entire need for MERC has always been questionable at best. It could go away tomorrow without anyone feeling the effect, and save local taxpayers BIG BUCKS!