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Longview council halts plan for fluoride ballot measure after Beacon Hill declines to participate
Summary
After a packed public hearing and a report that Beacon Hill Water and Sewer District would not join a referendum, Longview City Council voted to remove from consideration a proposed ballot measure to discontinue fluoridation of city water.
The Longview City Council on March 27 voted to remove from consideration a proposed ballot measure that would have asked voters whether to discontinue fluoride in the city water supply. Assistant City Manager Chris Collins told council Beacon Hill Water and Sewer District—one of Longview’s water partners—declined to participate in a coordinated referendum, and several medical and dental professionals urged the council to leave fluoridation in place.
The decision follows months of public discussion. Collins reported that a full Beacon Hill meeting was held and that district leaders “respectfully declined” to join a proposed referendum or advisory vote this November. Council member Wallace moved to remove the ballot measure from consideration; the motion was seconded and the council adopted the motion.
The nut of the decision was practical and…
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