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Delray Beach commission votes to retain fluoride after divided public hearing
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing featuring state Surgeon General Joe Ladapo and local dental professionals, the Delray Beach City Commission voted to continue fluoridation of the municipal water supply. A motion to remove fluoride failed on a 3-2 roll call; the commission’s procedural confirmation left fluoridation in place.
The Delray Beach City Commission voted to keep fluoride in the city's potable water system following a contentious public hearing that featured the Florida surgeon general and multiple dentists, public-health experts and residents.
The commission considered whether to continue or discontinue adding fluoride after an outside presentation and a wide-ranging public comment period. Commissioner Angela Burns moved to eliminate fluoride from the municipal water system; Deputy Vice Mayor Ben Long seconded the motion for a vote. The roll call was: Commissioners Markert, Long and Vice Mayor Cassell voting no; Commissioner Burns and Mayor Carney voting yes. The motion to remove fluoride failed, and the practical effect of subsequent…
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