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New Richmond council to put water fluoridation to voters in April
Summary
After extended council discussion and public comment, the New Richmond City Council voted to place a referendum on community water fluoridation on the April 7 ballot; the city will keep fluoride in the water until the election and council members agreed to draft neutral referendum language and provide education.
The New Richmond City Council voted to place a referendum on community water fluoridation on the April 7 ballot after the mayor recommended letting voters decide the issue. Mayor Zukowski framed the decision as one affecting "over 11,000 citizens" and said a referendum would allow four months for pro and con discussion before voters decide.
Council took a roll-call vote after debate. Alderman Kittle voted no; Aldermen Vries, Weinmeier, Gartner and Montello voted yes, and the motion passed. The council clarified that fluoride will remain in the municipal water supply until the April election unless an intervening council votes…
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