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Veneta adopts social media policy allowing mayoral posts on city Facebook; council split 4-1
Summary
The council approved Resolution 1478 to adopt a revised social media policy permitting the mayor to post about city events on Facebook; the measure passed 4-1 with Councilor Alexa Benson opposed, following questions and concerns in discussion.
City Administrator Matt Michel presented proposed updates to the city's social media policy at the March 9 meeting that would allow the mayor to post about city events on Facebook.
Councilors discussed policy language and potential concerns about official communications and consistency. Councilor Alexa Benson voiced opposition during the discussion. Council President Pat Coy moved adoption of Resolution No. 1478; Councilor Maureen Wright seconded. The council adopted the policy by a 4-1 vote with Benson opposed.
The motion replaces Resolution No. 1369 and updates the city’s guidance on social media use by elected officials. The record does not show specific policy language changes beyond the mayoral-posting permission; staff will maintain the updated policy documents.
