Albany council votes to add fluoride to water supply
Albany Common Council in New York unanimously approved a measure to add fluoride to the city’s water supply.
The public comment period preceding the vote included words from supporters and opponents, many of whom said this topic has been a controversy for decades.
“I started (my practice) in 1974 in Guilderland. I see no ill effects on my family or the over 50,000 children I’ve treated in this community,” said one citizen in support of fluoride.
The council voted 12-0 to approve the measure, stating that their studies have shown that fluoride will not have a negative impact.
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