San Jose Streamlines Social Media Policy for Politicians - San José Spotlight

San Jose streamlines social media policy for politicians - San José Spotlight

San Jose leaders are updating the city’s social media policy to ensure elected officials relinquish their online communication channels once their term ends. City officials began drafting the “Transition of Elected Officials” policy after San José Spotlight reported in 2023 that former Councilmember Maya Esparza refused to turn over social media pages affiliated with District 7. Her successor Councilmember Bien Doan described it as a “revengeful…

San Jose creates policy to ensure more seamless transition of power

More than two years after an outgoing San Jose City Council councilmember refused to relinquish social media accounts to its successor, city officials have crafted a new policy to ensure a smoother transition of power, with newly elected leaders better equipped to serve their constituents on day one. Related Articles Opinion: Mahan plan would politicize San Jose City Council pay San Jose eyes creation of entertainm…