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Bridgeton council declines proposed social‑media contract after members cite unanswered questions
Summary
A proposed agreement with Hot House Digital for social‑media services (bill 65‑13) failed on a 4–3 vote with one abstention after council members said they still had unresolved questions and some asked for additional review; the charter requires five affirmative votes for ordinance passage.
A proposal to authorize a social‑media services agreement with Hot House Digital failed during second reading after several council members said they had outstanding questions and needed more time to review contract details.
Council member Patel moved the second reading of bill 65‑13, which would have authorized the mayor and clerk to execute an agreement for social‑media services. Council member Luke said members still had unanswered questions about the contract and would vote accordingly. Council member Norris said she had not had time to read all the materials and urged postponement: "If this is so important for our city, I think we should have all the information."
When the clerk called the roll, the result was four votes in favor, three opposed and one abstention. The city attorney noted the charter requires five affirmative votes for ordinance passage, so the bill failed.
