“It is alarming and very disappointing that some members of the public believe it is acceptable to act in such an appalling manner toward elected officials,” says Mayor Scott Goodmanson
In an attempt to curb an increasing number of toxic posts and comments and what the mayor called “thinly veiled death threats” aimed at its new council, the City of Langford has launched a new social-media policy.
“It is alarming and very disappointing that some members of the public believe it is acceptable to act in such an appalling manner toward elected officials.” Those restrictions have led to increasing feelings of frustration toward council. Earlier this year, bylaw officers were brought in for the public-participation portions of meetings. Protesters against the tax hikes were told to remove their signs from the chambers.
Langford will establish a new Facebook account in the coming weeks, along with a Let’s Chat Langford forum hosted on the city’s website. Residents can register for updates by visiting letschatlangford.ca.
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