COUNCILLORS are staying very tight-lipped about how they will vote when regional water fluoridation comes before Mackay Regional Council at the end of the month.

“I want to bring the debate to council for a resolution this month, most likely at the monthly ordinary council meeting at the end of August,” Mayor Greg Williamson said.

Mayor Greg Williamson: Undecided. Believes there’s health benefits, unsure of morality of fluoridation.

Deputy mayor Amanda Camm: Unknown. On leave.

Cr Martin Bella: Leaning towards Yes. Wants a community-wide vote.

Cr Laurence Bonaventura: Yes. Believes it’s in the community’s best interest.

Cr Kevin Casey: Undecided. Wants to discuss the issue further.

Cr Justin Englert: Undecided. Wants a community-wide vote.

Cr Fran Mann: Leaning towards No. Gauging community sentiment.

Cr Ross Gee: Undecided. Believes there’s health benefits, unsure of morality of fluoridation.

Cr Karen May: Undecided. Wants to see council’s internal report.

Cr Ayril Paton: Undecided. Wants a community-wide vote.

Cr Ross Walker: Unknown. Away until mid-August.

In a recent informal poll conducted by the Daily Mercury asking whether Mackay region’s water should remain fluoridated, 26% of voters said yes and 73% said no.

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