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Longwood commission votes unanimously to stop community water fluoridation
Summary
After a lengthy public comment period and staff briefing, the Longwood City Commission voted 4-0 to end city-provided community water fluoridation for the utility the city operates. Commissioners said the choice was about individual consent and customer preference; the decision directs staff to stop adding fluoride to water the city supplies.
The Longwood City Commission voted unanimously Monday to stop community water fluoridation for the portion of the city served by the municipal utility.
The vote followed an extended public comment period in which more than a dozen residents, health professionals and activists urged the commission to end fluoridation, citing recent court rulings and scientific studies they say link fluoride exposure to neurological risks in children. Commissioner Matt Morgan moved to stop fluoridation; Commissioner Steven Boney seconded the motion. The roll call vote was Mayor McMillan — yes; Deputy Mayor Sackett — yes; Commissioner Boney — yes; Commissioner Morgan — yes. The motion passed 4-0.
Supporters of the motion pointed to a September federal court decision and subsequent guidance from the Florida Surgeon General, both of which speakers and some commissioners said changed the factual and policy calculus. Several speakers said fluoride added to…
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