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Yay? Or nay? No decision yet on water fluoridation
LYNDEN — More than a month ago, Lynden City Council approved two motions. The first was to move water fluoridation talks to a future meeting. The second was to direct city staff to schedule a public hearing on the subject. In April 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee passed House Bill 1251 requiring that public water systems […]
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2023 study on fluoride & IQ contradicts so-called ‘safe’ levels in drinking water
Professor Philippe Grandjean is a professor of environmental medicine at the University of Southern Denmark and a research professor at the University of Rhode Island. ‘We have to do everything we can to remove toxic exposures to support brain development.’ This study lead by Grandjean brought together 3 cohort studies, from Mexico (ELEMENT study), Canada […]
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Important Information About Your Drinking Water
*The borough of Catasaugua has approved the Catasaugua Municipal Water Works request to discontinue the addition of fluoride to their drinking water. The motion was brought forth at the August 29, 2022 borough council meeting. *Original full-text article online at: https://www.catasauqua.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DEP-Public-Notice-Fluoride-Removal-Water-1.pdf
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Activist against educator in the race to represent City Council’s District 2
Alocal progressive activist is running against a former educator to represent south Spokane’s District 2 on Spokane City Council this year. Paul Dillon previously worked as vice president of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. He’s also worked as a legislative aide for state Sen. Andy Billig and former City Council […]
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City Council halting addition of fluoride to water
Following the second of two public hearings on the matter, the Childersburg City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday evening to discontinue the fluoridation of city water. Councilman Brandon Robinson was not present for the meeting. According to Mayor Ken Wesson, the city began its fluoridation program by passing an ordinance sometime in the mid-1970s. *Original full-text […]
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Dallas reviews the practice of adding fluoride to its drinking water
DALLAS – A Dallas City Council committee is examining the longtime practice of adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. The Dallas Quality of Life Committee heard from a panel of experts about the practice, which started in Dallas in 1966. Dr. Mary Swift, the past president of the Dallas County Dental Society, said a […]
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Two Dallas city council members want more info after briefing supports fluoridating water supply
District 7 Council Member Adam Bazaldua is calling for a new presentation on the city’s water fluoridation program that is “less opinionated,” cites more data and is generally more factual. That’s after a briefing and panel discussion with water utility directors, dentists and doctors at Monday’s Quality of Life, Arts and Culture committee meeting. Bazaldua […]
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Dallas officials debating if city should keep adding fluoride to the public water supply
Some members of the Dallas City Council say it’s time to reevaluate the practice of adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. The Centers for Disease Control and the American Dental Association both support fluoridation as a way to help reduce cavities and tooth decay. Cities started adopting the practice in the 1950’s. It was […]
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Albany could soon add fluoride to its drinking water
The city of Albany is on the path to adding fluoride to its drinking water. Common Councilor Tom Hoey of the 15th Ward, who chairs the public safety committee, says Albany has been behind the curve for decades. He’s introducing legislation to fluoridate the city water supply at tonight’s Common Council meeting. “In the old […]
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After seven decades, will Albany get fluoride in its water?
FAN NOTE: Article author Rachael Silberstein did not reach out to FAN for comment on this hit piece. Why does FAN post articles that praise fluoridation in its news section? The FAN news page serves as a historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. News stories often vanish from the internet after a […]
United States, New York