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Several Lynden residents urge council not to add fluoride to municipal water
Summary
Multiple residents spoke during public comment to oppose adding fluoride to Lynden's water; one speaker asked the council to consider putting the question before voters and invited the mayor to a radio interview.
A string of public commenters at the Sept. 16 Lynden City Council meeting urged the council not to add fluoride to the city's municipal water supply.
Betty Vandyken and Gloria Bode each spoke in opposition to adding fluoride. Candy Hoksbergen also addressed the council opposing fluoridation, and Bob Taylor asked Mayor Korthuis to meet him at the KGMI studio to discuss his views and requested that the council consider placing the fluoride question before a public vote. Those remarks came during the citizen comment portion of the meeting; the council did not take action on the topic at this session.
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Speakers referenced: Betty Vandyken; Gloria Bode; Candy Hoksbergen; Bob Taylor.
