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The campaign proposing to fluoridate Portland's drinking water is raking in hefty contributions ahead of the May 21 ballot battle over the issue.
Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland reported $5,000 checks from the Nurses United Political Action Committee; the Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association and from Healthy Teeth For a Lifetime.
The campaign has now reported raising $50,000 and spending $10,000 on rent and a political consultant, Rep. Ben Unger (D-Hillsboro).
The "no" committee, Clean Water Portland, has raised $15,000 this year and has $2,000 on hand.
WWeek 2015