Social Media Policy for County Departments
Summary
Thirty-plus county department social media accounts finally get a modern rulebook — updated for recent Supreme Court case law, with staff training, comment-removal guardrails, and account archiving. A debate over 'intended to' versus 'could mislead' language goes to the County Attorney.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
County staff who manage accounts get clearer rules, and residents get more consistent, legally sound public information channels.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — July 21, 2026
Updated rules govern how county departments run social media pages, including when comments can be removed. The county attorney steered the language away from First Amendment landmines, and legislators flagged the need for a broader policy on which platforms the county uses.
Government Operations Committee - Regular Meeting — July 14, 2026
Thirty-plus county department social media accounts finally get a modern rulebook — updated for recent Supreme Court case law, with staff training, comment-removal guardrails, and account archiving. A debate over 'intended to' versus 'could mislead' language goes to the County Attorney.
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