Mayor Daniella Levine Cava vetoes fluoride legislation following guidance of dentists and medical experts

Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced her decision to veto Resolution No. R-370-25 approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on April 1, which directed that fluoridation of the County’s water end within the next 30 days.  

A group of dentists and concerned parents joined Mayor Levine Cava during the press conference, including members of the the Dade County Medical Association and Dr. Beatriz Terry who is the immediate past president of the Florida Dental Association. 

Mayor Levine Cava issued the following statement:  

“As not only your Mayor, but also as a mother and grandmother, I care deeply about protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our community. I have listened to the dentists and medical experts and the message is clear: Water fluoridation is a safe, effective, and efficient way to maintain dental health in our county – and halting it could have long-lasting health consequences, especially for our most vulnerable families.  

“Today, I announced my veto of recent legislation that would end fluoridation of the County’s water – a practice that has been in place since 1958. I welcome continued and balanced dialogue as we move forward to make the best decision on behalf of our county’s nearly three million residents. I urge the Board to sustain this veto, so that we can continue building a safe and healthy Miami-Dade.” 

You can watch the full press conference here and access the veto message here.