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Williamson County commissioners debate fluoridation; resolution supporting state bill to end water fluoridation fails
Summary
On March 10 the Williamson County Board of Commissioners debated a resolution backing state legislation to end fluoridation of public water systems. After an amendment passed, the full amended resolution failed on a split vote amid arguments about individual choice, public health evidence and local authority.
Williamson County Board of Commissioners on March 10 considered a resolution supporting state legislation that would require public water systems in Tennessee to stop adding fluoride by July 31, 2025. The commission voted first to adopt an amendment to update bill numbers, then voted on the amended resolution; the final motion failed 7-5 with 7 abstentions.
Supporters framed the resolution as a matter of consumer choice and notice to state lawmakers. Commissioner Lawrence, who introduced the resolution, said the state bills (Senate Bill 1411 / House Bill 897) would “require public water systems to cease adding fluoride to drinking water supplies by 07/31/2025,” and described the proposal as giving residents the option to avoid fluoridated water.
The debate followed earlier presentations to the county’s public health…
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