At an Oberon Business and Tourism meeting, he said we should just move on and accept  the amalgamation with Bathurst. 

Oberon was founded on a rich history of community and while I understand evolution, forcing something on residents against their will is not community spirit or the role of elected councillors. 

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As for Mrs Capel’s comments: "These representatives [for and against fluoride] were listened to and their submissions were read. The majority of councillors came down in favour of adding fluoride to the water, after deliberating over all the information and evidence supplied.” 

As quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald on May 27, 2018: “Oberon Council agreed to hear arguments for and against and ask the community for its views. Although the mayor Kathy Sajowitz supports fluoridation, she said she will be guided by the views of the community.” 

Both these statements are contradictory. 

If it weren’t for the overwhelming number of personnel from outside Oberon vying for fluoride, there would have only been a soft whisper supporting fluoridation at the council community meetings. 

With such a large number of neighbours against fluoridation, the fight not to fluoridate Oberon’s water will continue, as was the fight for our town’s freedom. Why would anyone want to divide this tight-knit town?

Democracy is our right and to satisfy all, prevention is better than cure. We have an opportunity to stay in the prevention stage, with education and local resources.

This issue will not go away until elected councillors listen to their people.

With respect and determination.