Social media public comments (R.33)
Summary
A resident called the plan to turn off Facebook comments censorship; commissioners discussed wider streaming of meetings instead. The consent item was approved in the batch vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
None listed.
County staff managing the accounts benefit operationally.
Residents who use social media to question or criticize the county lose that channel.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Polk Disables Public Comments on County-Run Social Media Accounts
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Polk County commissioners reached a unanimous vote to disable comments on all 21 county-run social media accounts, a decision that county officials say will curb misinformation and cut down on vulgarity. The post Polk Disables Pu...
Board of County Commissioners — October 20, 2026
A resident called the plan to turn off Facebook comments censorship; commissioners discussed wider streaming of meetings instead. The consent item was approved in the batch vote.
Board of County Commissioners — July 7, 2026
Longtime resident James Abercrombie accused the county attorney's office of blocking his public records requests about a property purchase contract. County Attorney Randy Mink said no request was refused and offered to meet with him.
Board of County Commissioners — February 17, 2026
The county limits general public comment to 15 speakers per meeting. Residents David Butler and Debbie Hicks both raised it — Butler called it 'dirty,' while Hicks said she only objects if she's told she can't repeat topics. Chair Santiago noted the cap has never been hit.
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