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Council hears proposal to centralize city social media to Facebook and Instagram
Summary
A city-appointed social media committee proposed consolidating municipal posts onto one primary page (Facebook/Instagram), using a shared calendar, and turning off public comments; committee members will work with department heads to supply content for news, events and alerts.
The council heard a presentation about a proposed social media committee aimed at consolidating city communications and increasing proactive outreach.
A presenter (speaker 7) said the group's goal is to "tell our story," reduce misinformation and provide a single reliable source for city news, department updates and event calendars. Committee members named in the presentation included Heather Dallas, Kayla Kinlaw, Mr. Alweiser, Amanda Taylor and Emily Cross. The plan would prioritize Facebook and Instagram because of audience reach and ease of cross-posting; the presenters said other platforms were considered but the committee initially plans to focus on those two.
The proposal calls for an internal calendar fed by department submissions so that emergency alerts, service notices, recreation sign-ups and event promotions can be posted centrally. The presenters also recommended disabling public comments on the main city page to limit negativity and protect the tone of official posts. The city's approach, they said, is intended to amplify departmental news while coordinating resources so staff are not overwhelmed.
