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Lee County commissioners direct Lee County Utilities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Summary
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4, 2025, to direct Lee County Utilities to discontinue adding fluoride to drinking water served by the county utility system.
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4, 2025, to direct Lee County Utilities (LCU) to discontinue adding fluoride to drinking water served by the county utility system.
The item was considered at a legally advertised public hearing. Commissioners moved the direction after extended public comment and remarks from Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, who spoke in support of ending community fluoridation.
The vote followed a wide-ranging public hearing in which dozens of residents, health professionals and advocacy groups spoke. Supporters of removal cited recent federal and state reviews and a federal court finding; opponents — including some residents and speakers who identified themselves as health professionals — urged the board to preserve fluoridation as a public-health tool that reduces tooth decay.
Amanda Swindle, county attorney, opened the public hearing. Pam Keyes of Lee County Utilities told the board LCU has added fluoride since 1979 and “we have dosed the lowest, recommended amount.” Keyes…
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