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Water fluoridation sounds so reasonable, but Councilor Kinnear’s question (7/30 study session) is on point: since people drink different amounts of water, she asked, how can you get a proper dose – especially, I would add, since fluoride isn’t just a “mineral” but an FDA-classified drug? Does dose matter? The American Dental Association’s (ADA) website […]

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane’s City Council is holding a virtual forum on Thursday to discuss a possible executive order to add fluoride to the water supply, but Mayor Nadine Woodward is not in favor. Woodward posted a message to her Facebook page on Tuesday night, saying she was against the idea of an executive order […]

Thank you Bill Foreman for your excellent letter to the Spokesman-Review on Aug. 6 (“Fluoridation costly, unneeded”). That is the best letter I have read in a long time. I agree with you on the fluoridation issue that keeps popping up. Let’s keep our water pure and quit putting additives in our water and food […]

Water fluoridation may be in the city of Spokane’s future. The city council is considering a request by dentists to fluoridate the city’s water supply. The proposal may be added to the council’s agenda as early as next Monday. Water fluoridation has been proposed – and rejected – before by Spokane residents. Supporters such as […]

Editor’s note: In the video above, current Mayor Nadine Woodward and former City Council President Ben Stuckart address adding fluoride to Spokane’s water during a 2019 debate. SPOKANE, Wash. – Fluoridation of Spokane’s water supply is a controversial topic that has drawn criticism and support from residents and local leaders alike. The national debate started […]

It’s the largest city in Washington that doesn’t add extra amounts of the cavity-preserving chemical. SPOKANE, Wash — In the 60s, the 80s, and most recently in 2000, Spokane voters have been asked whether they wanted to add fluoride to their drinking water. All three times they said no. But that hasn’t stopped a consensus […]

Spokane’s voters have rejected water fluoridation three times. City council should respect the enduring wisdom of our citizens – which has been based on sound science all along – to keep our water safe and clean. Fluoridation has always been controversial, but there’s agreement on several objectives: We all want fewer cavities, proven safety, and […]

Spokane Citizens strongly object to the addition of fluoride to their drinking water, in the belief that drinking and household water should be as pure as possible without additives or what can be considered a drug. You can find more information about this at this website: https://safewaterspokane.org/ And take action at this page! https://safewaterspokane.org/decision-makers The board of […]

The City of Spokane’s drinking water has fluoride levels of 0.1 milligrams per liter. SPOKANE, Wash — Spokane City Council is hosting a virtual community forum Thursday, Aug. 27 to discuss the possibility of adding fluoride to the city’s water. According to a press release from the city, the moderated session will be held from […]

The Spokane City Council has a wonderful opportunity to provide fluoridated water to our community by passing an emergency ordinance for water fluoridation. As a practicing dentist and mother, I have seen firsthand the benefits of fluoride on dental health. My patients who had access to fluoridated water as children have fewer dental problems and […]