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Public commenters press council on DWP fluoridation and announce lawsuit; speakers allege procedural and safety shortcomings
Summary
Several public speakers told the council they had filed a lawsuit against the City and DWP over water fluoridation, alleging inadequate notice, withheld safety data and violation of disclosure laws; the council limited time for public comment and did not take immediate action on the lawsuit during this session.
During the non‑agenda public comment period on March 23, multiple speakers raised concerns about the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (DWP) fluoridation plan and said they had filed litigation seeking validation and injunctive relief.
Paul Baraccia, speaking for Los Angeles Citizens for Safe Drinking Water, summarized the complaint as alleging procedural failures and…
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