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Council debate over social media posts surfaces concerns about conduct and safety
Mayor and City Council of Hagerstown · December 10, 2025
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Summary
A heated exchange between council members during the Dec. 9 work session centered on social media posts and an ethics complaint; one council member said posts risked "empowering" harmful actions, while another said the process made her feel unsafe.
Council discussion on Dec. 9 turned to a dispute over social media posts, an ethics complaint and the tone of online commentary by elected officials.
Councilman Auershire said staff-provided follow-up information and a prior online response crossed a line. "We can communicate our concerns to one another in a rational…
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