Politics & Government

Fluoride Decision Is Tonight

City officials said they will decide whether or not to continue fluoridating the city water supply.

Dunedin officials said they would whether or not to continue the city’s water fluoridation process.

Staff recommended that officials during early budget talks because it would save the city $50,000.

Officials hesitated, however, upsetting a contingent of anti-fluoride proponents in the region on the issue. They believe the practice is either fiscally wasteful or , or both.

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The city’s pending decision comes on the heels of Pinellas County’s decision to discontinue its fluoridation process.

The three-hour, special meeting is at 6 p.m. at . All speakers will be limited to three minutes. Dunedin residents will be given preference for speaking.

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