Vote YES on Measure 4-241 to keep Warrenton’s smiles strong
Community water fluoridation is effective, safe, and trusted by Oregon’s health experts.
Why this matters
Community water fluoridation is an important tool in helping to prevent dental cavities and protecting community health for children, adults, and families. This spring, you will have the choice to continue this program and continue promoting good dental health for you and your family.
Oregon’s health organizations and Clatsop County’s health providers recommend community water fluoridation as a safe, cost-effective, and necessary public health measure that cities should invest in for their residents.
Voting yes will preserve the existing program and extend its benefits for generations to come.
“Community water fluoridation is effective, safe, and prevents unnecessary dental disease, a costly and painful condition.”
— American Academy of Pediatrics (Letter to Warrenton City Commission, 8 May 2025)
Supported by health professionals across Oregon
Paul Silka, MD, MHA
Paula King, FNP, RN (retired)
Nicholas Bowling, RN
Jackie Sanchez, RN
Anja Goerke, RN
Mary Lynn McConnell, Public Health Nurse (retired)
FAQs
Is community water fluoridation safe?
Yes, it is recommended by leading medical and dental organizations and has been used safely across the country for decades.
The adjusted levels in Warrenton safely protect teeth without changing water quality or taste.
Why should we continue it?
First, community water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay.
Second, it provides important protection for the whole community, especially children, older adults, and those who may have limited access to regular dental care.
Would this measure change anything?
No, voting yes for this measure would continue the existing program as it is.
Ballot reminders
Mail date: April 29
Ballots will be mailed April 29, so expect to see them in your mailbox within a few days.
Due date: May 19
Election day is May 19, so ballots must be postmarked before then in order to be counted.
Postal service boxes
You can always drop your ballot in the closest return mail postal box. However, be aware that mail will not be postmarked until it arrives in Portland, which may take up to 7 days after you drop it off so do not use this method if you are dropping off on election day.
Ballot boxes
The most reliable way to have your ballot counted is if you drop in an official ballot box. A ballot box is located behind City Hall off Main Street in Warrenton.