Legislative action on a bill that would give Tennesseans the opportunity to vote on fluoridating community water statewide has been deferred until Tuesday. District 90 State Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, brought forth the bill that, if passed, would allow the public to vote on the controversial issue. District 57 State Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet, […]
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Sheridan Mayor Kinskey Endorses Fluoridation
Sheridan Mayor, Dave Kinskey, appeared on Public Pulse on Newstalk, 930, KROE this morning and revisited the debate about whether fluoride should be added to the city water supply. While it hasn’t yet been decided that flouride will be added to the city’s water, Mayor Kinskey indicated he has first-hand experience of its positive health […]
Columbia: City to Make Fluoridation Decision in April
The Columbia Board of Health listened to a report from an EPA senior scientist at Thursday’s meeting about fluoridation of the city’s water supply. At the meeting, Dr. William Hirzy spoke on a conference call from Washington D.C. He pointed out that long-term accumulation of fluoride will activate G-protein which might affect the function with […]
Holmen. LETTER: Fluoridation is safe and effective
Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proclaim community water fluoridation one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century, along with use of vaccinations and recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard. As president of […]
Gilbert’s water system again includes fluoride
About six months after a controversial fluoridation stoppage was discovered at Gilbert’s North Water Treatment Plant, the town has the system repaired and back online, fulfilling a voter mandate to pump small doses of the cavity-fighting chemical into the public water supply. Gilbert spent $235,000 to fix the fluoride system after hazardous conditions prompted officials […]
Tennessee: Fluoride issue back on table?
District 57 State Rep. Susan Lynn says in a newsletter the public may have an opportunity to vote on the fluoridation of community water if an upcoming proposed bill passes – and after listing possible side effects from over-consuming fluoride – hopes those citizens will vote with caution if such a project is presented. The […]
Portland. Cavities in Their Campaign: Low-income/minority reps are backing fluoride
In the debate over fluoridating Portland’s water, the two sides trying to persuade voters can agree on one thing: Low-income children aren’t getting the dental care they need and deserve. And each side says its position offers the best hope for helping those kids. But for one side in the battle—Clean Water Portland, which opposes […]
Scappoose voters support continued water fluoridation
Portland fluoride supporters are taking heart from Tuesday’s election in Scappose, when voters in the Columbia County city voted by a 3-2 margin to continue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. With voter turnout of 36 percen for the March 12 election, 60.5 percent voted to continue adding fluoride, according to unofficial results of […]
Duxbury: Fluoridation of public water will continue
For months, a group of residents called “Duxbury Fluoride Choice” have been advocating for just that, choice. Monday night during the 2nd session of Annual Town Meeting, they asked voters to consider allowing Duxbury Selectmen to petition the state legislature in order to put a question on next year’s ballot: should Duxbury continue to add […]
Hampton revisits fluoride in city water
The Hampton City Council on Monday night discussed the possibility of no longer adding fluoride to the city’s water. Mayor Shawn Dietz asked for a motion to have the city attorney draft an ordinance to repeal the current ordinance requiring the city to add fluoride to the water… After the discussion the council decided it […]