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Council debates social media policy for elected officials; item fails for lack of motion after members raise First Amendment and scope concerns
Summary
Council members debated a proposed social media policy for elected officials during a lengthy discussion April 1. Supporters framed it as guidance; opponents cited state preemption, First Amendment concerns and privacy issues. The item was denied for lack of motion and will not be adopted as presented.
A proposed social media policy for elected officials prompted an extended council discussion at the April 1 meeting, with advocates describing the policy as a guide for conduct and critics warning it could infringe on free‑speech rights.
Mayor Pro Tem Deborah James said the policy was intended “not to take your freedom of speech away,” but to remind elected officials that “as representatives of the city … we have to watch what we put out there on the Internet.” Other council members said…
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