RANGELY | The Town of Rangely will be the next local entity to decide if it wants to keep fluoridating the town’s water supply. The Board of Trustees approved a resolution Tuesday to present fluoridation to voters in the April election. The measure passed by a narrow margin in Meeker[Read More…]
Tag: Fluoridation
ELECTION 2019: Breaking down this year’s RBC ballot
RBC | Mail ballots went out to registered voters this week in advance of the Nov. 5 election. The “blue book” with arguments for and against state ballot issues Proposition CC and Proposition DD went out earlier this month. Local issues, one for Meeker residents and two for Rangely residents,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: State’s top health officer favors water fluoridation
Dear Editor: More than 65 years of research has shown community water fluoridation to be safe and effective in reducing cavities and maintaining good dental and overall health. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends every community maintain adequate levels of fluoride in its water supply to protect[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Vandiver wants Meeker to continue fluoridation
Dear Editor: This is open letter to the Meeker Town Board and the citizens of Meeker on fluoridation. Don’t be tricked by the half-truths and misleading statements about fluoridation in community water systems. Fluoridation is supported by every national and international health care or scientific organization.