Tell Gov. Brown to Respect the Vote
The voters have spoken. Sign the petition and tell Gov. Brown to respect voters and not support a statewide fluoridation mandate.
Oregon Dental Director Dr. Bruce Austin wants to add fluoridation chemicals to 80% of Oregonians' drinking water by 2019, and asked for the legislature's help.
That goal could only be practically achieved through a Legislative bill overturning the 2013 vote of 61% of Portlanders against water fluoridation, as well as overturning a number of other votes and ordinances against fluoridation, including in Eugene, Bend, Ashland and Medford.
From Portland's three votes against fluoridation, to the recent Newport election where 64% of voters rejected fluoridation chemicals, voters in cities across Oregon have made their choice clear.
Add your name to the fast-growing list of citizens calling on Governor Brown, House Speaker Kotek, and Senate President Courtney to state that they will respect the repeated votes of Portlanders and other Oregon cities and will not support any legislation that would overturn democratic votes or take away local control on water fluoridation.
After signing, please email your State Senator and Representative and urge them to reject Dr. Austin's plan, and to not support any legislation that would overturn democratic votes or take away local control on water fluoridation.
Thank you for taking a stand for our vote and our water!