Overview
- The policy order passed unanimously and requires every city department, board, commission, and office to stop posting on or engaging with X within 60 days.
- Co-sponsors Ayah A. Al‑Zubi and Patricia M. Nolan argued X fosters hate speech and disinformation, and the council directed City Manager Yi‑An Huang to explain the rationale to staff.
- Councilor Jivan G. Sobrino‑Wheeler secured an amendment to create clear criteria and launch a broader review of all platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Officials are planning continuity for emergency and service updates, with alternatives listed such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, the city website, CodeRED, email, and SMS.
- The city's main account has begun signing off from X and directing followers to other channels, while X did not respond to requests for comment.