San Jose city officials are implementing a new policy to ensure elected officials turn over their social media accounts to the city clerk five days before their term concludes. This decision follows issues faced by the current councilmember due to former Councilmember Maya Esparza's refusal to transition her District 7 social media pages. Mayor Matt Mahan emphasized the importance of this policy for maintaining public domain assets and ensuring clear transitions. Although the policy will require compliance, there are no penalties for non-adherence.
We've tried to draw the line here to create both continuity and clarity and protect public assets, but also respect the unique nature social media represents as a personal identity.
This is a common sense framework designed to guide the transition process between outgoing and incoming elected officials.
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