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Two Pinellas candidates seek to make fluoridation a campaign issue
… The cavity-fighting mineral has a starring role in the campaigns of two Democrats seeking to oust Republican incumbents from their county commission seats. Both candidates want to turn the election into a referendum on the commission’s 4-3 vote last year to end fluoridation, a practice backed by federal health officials who say it has […]
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Ormond leader miffed by lack of response to fluoride-safety queries
ORMOND BEACH — Commissioner Troy Kent just wants to know if fluoride and other chemicals going into the city’s water are safe and effective. But no one seems willing to give him an answer. “That’s not good enough,” he said. Fluoride has long been at the center of controversy with sides arguing whether it should […]
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Pine Island: Citizens for Safe Water responds to fluoride issue
To the editor: Fluoride is the reduced form of the fluorine ion, and is scientifically documented as causing serious damage to the health of those who are improperly exposed to it. The National Academy of Sciences is a U.S. non-profit corporation established by Act of Incorporation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, as the preeminent […]
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Pine Island Waster Assoc: An open letter to our membership on fluoride
To the editor: The Board of Directors (Board) of the Greater Pine Island Water Association (GPIWA) wants to assure all of the membership that the decision to raise the fluoride level in water to optimum effective levels for reducing tooth decay was made after a full and extensive review of the research and endorsements related […]
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Pine Island residents battle over fluoride
If you drink water in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples – you already have fluoride added into your drinking water. In May, The Greater Pine Island Water Association agreed they’d follow suit, but a large group of neighbors say no way. It’s a healthy lifestyle Jack Mills strives for. “I watch what I eat,” Mills […]
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Tarpon officials vote to add fluoride to city’s water
TARPON SPRINGS — After nearly two hours of listening to impassioned pleas about the dental health of Tarpon residents, the City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday night to add fluoride to the city’s drinking water. Commissioner Jeff Larsen, who asked for the discussion on fluoridation, said he came to his conclusion after asking if fluoride is […]
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Pinellas County Commissioner seat contested by pro-fluoridation Charlie Justice
Former state Sen. Charlie Justice launched a bid Thursday to unseat Pinellas County Commissioner Nancy Bostock. Justice, a Democrat from St. Petersburg, cited Bostock’s vote to end fluoridation of drinking water and the county’s fights with cities over EMS funding after filing paperwork to run Thursday. Bostock, a first-term Republican from Treasure Island, voted with […]
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Pinellas County: No countywide referendum on fluoridation
CLEARWATER – Fluoride in drinking water made the news again in January when the city of Pinellas Park voted to provide the additive to its citizens as soon as it can find funding to pay for the equipment. Pinellas County Commissioner Neil Brickfield made a motion at the Feb. 7 regular meeting to call for […]
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Pinellas Park wisely moves to fluoridate (Editorial)
Count the 49,000 residents of Pinellas Park well served by their City Council members, who on Tuesday night unanimously rejected the irrational fears of a small minority and ensured the city will once again have the medical benefits of fluoridated water. Pinellas Park was put in this spot by four shortsighted members of the Pinellas […]
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Pinellas Park: Fluoride to go back in city water
PINELLAS PARK – After hearing arguments from both sides Jan. 24, the Pinellas Park City Council unanimously agreed that fluoride should be added back to city water. The city will be applying for state funding to help cover the capital expenditure and could begin building the new infrastructure at its water pumping stations in July. […]
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