Sweet Home officials voted to end the city’s drinking water fluoridation program after hearing opposition about the potential impacts to public health.
Prior to the vote, the City Council heard from a handful of people who back fluoridated drinking water during a meeting Tuesday, July 8. Their concerns included impacts on those with less access to dental services and a lack of communication with residents and health professionals.
“To me this is a health issue, a very important health issue, and I’m just wondering why we were never contacted or asked for any input,” said Larry Horton, a member of Sweet Home’s Community Health Committee and a former school superintendent…