Commissioners voted to bring an ordinance on removing fluoride from the water supply at a later date. The county must also consider repairing the current fluoridation system.

Manatee County commissioners have agreed to further discussion on Commissioner Amanda Ballard's bid to remove fluoride from the county's drinking water. Manatee County officials will consider putting a stop to the county’s decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water.

Manatee County commissioners will discuss guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that advises against the use of fluoride in water.