Why not? You have really passionate fans, and the Northwest typically gets overlooked for events, I think you would be a great place for a draft. Or is it a money issue?
Predictably, every city is now rumoured to be in the running for that 2022 spot. Boston is too. They better announce something soon before the rumour mill builds up impossible hopes in some fan bases and it gets to be a bitter disappointment when they don't get it.
It's easier to deal with not getting something when you haven't gotten your hopes up yet.