DEFOREST, Wis. – The DeForest Village Board voted not to reintroduce fluoride to the village’s water supply after a tied vote Tuesday night.
The board considered Resolution 2026-022: A Resolution Directing the Director of Public Services to Resume Fluoridation of the Village’s Public Water System, in a regular village board meeting Tuesday night. The resolution failed on a 3-3 vote.
Village staff was asked in January to review and consider the resolution, the information regarding phasing, and the potential costs related to fluoride removal/alternate methods. A memo was presented during Tuesday night’s meeting…