Another Florida County Votes To Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water

Lee County has voted to remove fluoride from its public drinking water.

“Congratulations to the freedom loving people of Lee County & the courageous county commissioners,” Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said.

“Your decision to stop water fluoridation is backed by science & will improve the health of your communities,” he added.

Congratulations to the freedom loving people of Lee County & the courageous county commissioners.

Your decision to stop water fluoridation is backed by science & will improve the health of your communities.

Thank you! pic.twitter.com/SATVE7guvF

— Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD (@FLSurgeonGen) February 6, 2025

According to News-Press, Lee County is the “40th Florida county to stop adding fluoride to drinking water.”

“It’s insane to continue to support this with the information that we have now. And you know, who suffers the most? Well, so far, it’s children and pregnant women,” Ladapo said.

“Those are the most sensitive populations,” he added.

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LET’S GO!!

My county – Lee, Florida – just BANNED fluoride in the water.

Commissioners voted unanimously to do this.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo advocated for it.

LADAPO: “It’s insane to continue to support this with the information that we have now. And you… pic.twitter.com/c4USGkJdZJ

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 5, 2025

Per News-Press:

Spearheaded by Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, the move flies against the advice of the American Dental Association and the American Medical Association.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, however, has offered different advice.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial pick made the trip to Fort Myers to give his advice directly to commissioners. He said study after study has pointed to negative health impacts from fluoride.

“I was stupefied by the strong evidence of the clear toxic effect of fluoride,” Ladapo told commissioners. “It’s insane to continue to support this. Why on Earth would we continue?”

The county won’t.

Pendergrass made the motion. In seconding, Commissioner Brian Hamman trumpeted Lee County’s status as the largest in Florida to have remained “open” during covid with no vaccine mandate and no mask mandate.

“I’m grateful we’re in the free state of Florida as well,” Commissioner David Mulicka echoed.

FLORIDA – “Lee County commissioners became the latest Florida government to vote to remove fluoride from public drinking water on Tuesday with a unanimous vote. The vote to end fluoridation was 5-0.” pic.twitter.com/lJlbiGDZRu

— Fluoride Action Network (@FluorideAction) February 4, 2025

WINK News reports:

Fluoride will soon be removed from the Lee County water supply. This decision came after commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate it.

WINK News anchor Annette Montgomery reported that Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo addressed the commissioners about this controversial issue.

“I’m happy to be supportive of any communities in Florida that are interested in making a change for good health,” said Ladapo. He expressed his strong support for Lee County’s decision to remove fluoride from the water.

For over an hour, various individuals, including children, shared their views on the pros and cons of fluoride in the water. Opinions were divided.

Robert V. from Lee County urged commissioners to “consider the ethical health, environmental, and economic implications of fluoridating our water. Let’s move towards a policy that respects individual choice.”

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