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Residents press council for apology and updated social-media policy after councilmember posts
Summary
A resident accused Councilmember Luke Spence of publicly asserting that local candidates violated federal law; she called for a public apology and a clear social-media policy. Council legal counsel advised referral to the state campaign and ethics board, and the council directed staff to workshop a revised social-media policy.
A resident publicly asked the Nevada City Council to require a public apology from Councilmember Luke Spence and to establish a clear social-media policy for elected officials after social-media posts alleged candidates violated federal law.
Melissa told the council she was not questioning the validity of election results but said Spence had posted statements "presented as fact" from his official council page accusing candidates of violating federal law. She said…
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