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Councilwoman Kiko urges review of city employee social‑media policy; council seeks legal guidance
Summary
During the round table, Councilwoman Jennifer Kiko asked whether the city has HR policy to address employees posting negative content on social media; Safety Service Director Dreger said legal counsel limited enforcement options and Councilwoman Cherry called for a legal review and policy change.
Councilwoman Jennifer Kiko raised concerns at the Nov. 17 Alliance City Council round table about City employees posting negative or divisive content on social media and asked whether Human Resources has a policy or course of action to address such conduct. Kiko said recent posts circulating on social platforms were “sickening” and questioned the city’s liability and protections.
Safety Service Director Shane Dreger replied that, in his understanding based on prior legal guidance, the City’s ability to act is limited depending on whether an employee is speaking in a municipal capacity or privately; he said counsel had advised caution. Councilwoman Sheila Cherry urged the council to seek formal legal counsel and to consider changing policy, saying employees who represent the City while on duty should be held to standards that protect the city’s reputation. No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting; councilors requested legal review and further discussion.
