Dentists Throw More Money at Fluoride Vote

By NIGEL JAQUISS

As we enter the final week of the May election cycle, the big money continues to flow into the "yes" side of Measure 26-151, which calls for the fluoridation of Portland's water supply.

Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland reported two contributions totaling $68,000 from the Dentists of Oregon PAC, bringing that group's total giving to the campaign to $98,000. The anti-fluoridation campaign, Clean Water Portland reported a $6,000 contribution from a local woman named Michelle Bain and $5,000 from the Fluoride Action Network.

With today's filings the campaigns have collectively crossed the million-dollar mark. Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland has raised $754,000 and has $95,000 on hand. Clean Water Portland has raised $253,000 and has $35,000 on hand. 

Ballots will be counted May 21.

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