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County Council repeals Salt Lake County fluoridation ordinance in 5‑4 vote
Summary
After debate and a roll call, the County Council voted 5‑4 to adopt an ordinance repealing county code chapter 9.26 (fluoridation of public water supplies). The measure passed following a recorded vote; councilors also discussed related public health and procedural issues.
The County Council voted 5‑4 on April 29 to adopt an ordinance repealing Salt Lake County Code Chapter 9.26, the county’s fluoridation of public water supplies ordinance.
Council discussion was brief in the meeting minutes and the vote was taken by roll call. The council recorded votes during the roll call: Council member Winder Newton (Aye), Council member Marino (Aye), Council member Bradshaw (Nay), Council member Stewart (Yes), Council member Pinkney (Nay), Council member Stringham (Yes), Council member Romero (No), Council member Theodore (Yes). The measure passed 5‑4.
The ordinance repeal took second reading and a roll‑call vote at the meeting; council members who spoke afterward indicated the vote followed prior debate and vetting. No further administrative actions were recorded in the meeting minutes. The council’s action removes the county‑level fluoridation requirement codified in chapter 9.26 of county code; implementation details and any next steps were not described in the meeting excerpt.
Councilors and staff may provide additional implementation guidance in subsequent meetings or administrative notices.
