Commission agrees to delay action on fluoride; may include referendum with charter review

The Cooper City Commission discussed whether to reverse a prior referendum that requires the city to add fluoride to the municipal water supply, and commissioners generally agreed to delay final action while exploring options for public education and ballot timing.

City Manager explained the city’s prior referendum required the city to add fluoride and that unwinding that decision would require another public vote. He recommended, for logistical and cost reasons, to consider adding the question alongside charter review items targeted by the Charter Review Board…