Tensions mounted between Buda city leaders Aug. 15 as they were unable to unanimously agree on the ballot language for a Nov. 7 referenda item on water fluoridation.

Buda City Council members were asked to choose between three different legally accepted options regarding the ballot language for a fluoride vote.

Option 1 asked residents if the city should pass an ordinance resuming the use of fluoride additives in the municipal potable water supply.

Option 2, which was ultimately approved by a narr...