Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title for November 5, 2024 General Election (Fluoride)

                                                                   CITY OF LEBANON
                                                NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE
                                     FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that the City Recorder received from the City Attorney on May 9, 2024 a ballot title for a measure to be referred to the legal voters of the City of Lebanon.

CAPTION:  Fluoridation of the Lebanon public water system.

QUESTION: Shall the City of Lebanon continue fluoridation of the public water supply?

SUMMARY:  The City of Lebanon provides drinking water to city residents and businesses.   As part of this process, Lebanon has fluoridated its water supply since 2001.  This referral directs the City of Lebanon to continue fluoridation of the city water supply at levels recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Fluoridation is funded through city water fees and managed by the Director of Public Works.  The use of fluoride compounds in the water system costs approximately $25,000 annually which includes materials, chemicals, and staff time.

Notice is further given that any elector of the city who believes the draft ballot title contains more than one subject or who believes the ballot title is insufficient, not concise, or unfair may file a petition for judicial review with the Circuit Court for Linn County no later than 5 PM on May 20, 2024 which is at least seven business days after this notice.

Any elector who files a petition to review the draft ballot title must notify the City Recorder in writing that the petition has been filed no later than 5:00 PM on the next business day following the day the petition is filed.

Posted on the City’s Website May 9, 2024