Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Contemplates Eliminating X Account | Municipal Government

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is contemplating whether or not to continue using X, formerly known as Twitter, due to concerns about its “ideology.” This decision came after the Denver City Council deleted its X account, citing increased political rhetoric surrounding X’s owner, Elon Musk. The council president expressed reservations about being associated with Musk, who is an appointee of the president and is bidding on contracts for the federal government. During an episode of the City Cast Denver podcast, Johnston discussed his concerns about X being “particularly destructive” but emphasized the importance of ensuring information reaches Denver residents through other platforms. While he had not posted on his personal Twitter account in two weeks at the time of the podcast, Johnston has since resumed posting. The official mayoral account has been active on Twitter as well. Johnston’s deliberation reflects a growing trend of public figures reevaluating their use of social media platforms. This shift raises questions about the role of technology in government communication and the impact of platform ownership on public perception. The decision regarding X usage will likely have broader implications for how city officials engage with constituents and disseminate important information moving forward.

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