Citizens filled nearly every seat in the Madison City Hall Monday night to speak on Madison Utilities Water Board's decision to stop adding fluoride to drinking water.

Madison Utilities halted water fluoridation amid cost and safety concerns. Dentists are warning of increased childhood cavities and strain on healthcare systems.

The decision, which was made unanimously by the Madison Utilities Board on March 17 without public input, has sparked widespread backlash, primarily over the lack of transparency in the process.