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Ormond Beach commission approves first reading of ordinance amending water fluoridation code
Summary
The Ormond Beach City Commission voted to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-13, which amends the city code section on fluoridation of the municipal water supply. The item drew public health testimony from local residents and split commentary from commissioners before a unanimous first-reading vote.
The Ormond Beach City Commission on March 18 approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-13, an amendment to section 11-1 (fluoridation of water supply) of the city code, after public comment and discussion.
Supporters and opponents told the commission the decision matters for children’s dental health, cost and local choice. Jerry Valsek, a retired engineer who said he spent decades on municipal water systems, urged the commission to return the matter to voters and to convene an expert advisory panel. “You need to let the voters decide this issue just as…
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