Bedford council advances social media comment policy to third reading

Aug 18, 2026

Council members approved first and second readings of Ordinance 13-2026, a social media comment policy Denise described as giving consistent moderation rules while protecting residents' rights to criticize the city; staff will return with a final passage next month.

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Denise, presenting Ordinance 13-2026, told the City of Bedford Common Council the proposed social media comment policy aims to give the city a consistent standard for moderating comments while preserving residents' rights to criticize local government. “The page is a platform for residents to express their opinions, share concerns, and have conversations, including criticism of the city,” Denise said.

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