Manatee County Public Hearing: Water Fluoridation and Fireworks Permits

• •The Board will vote on Ordinance 25-25, which proposes ending the addition of fluoride to the county's public water supply.
• •The Board will vote on Ordinance 25-26, which increases the application deadline for public fireworks displays from 15 days to 30 days prior to the event.
• •The public hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the Manatee County Government Administrative Center.
• •Ordinance 25-25 would repeal Ordinance 91-38 if passed.
• •The county estimates $0 in direct economic impact or compliance costs for businesses regarding the fireworks ordinance change.
• •Public comments can be submitted in writing to the Director of the Public Safety Department or provided in person at the hearing.
• •Copies of the proposed ordinances are available for inspection at the Manatee County Public Safety Department.
• •Appeals of any decision made at the hearing may require the appellant to provide a verbatim record of the proceedings.

Residents may see a change in their public water treatment and event organizers will face a longer lead time for fireworks permits if these ordinances are approved.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.