The boardwalk is a booming business for the city of Kemah.
However, Mayor Carl Joiner says negative social media posts by city employees is hurting tourism, but city council members call his claims ridiculous.
“Kemah is a great place,” Joiner said.
He says he’s trying to keep it that way by cleaning up city employees’ social media accounts.
”Please stop trashing because it puts a negative light on our city,” Joiner explained.
This roller coaster ride began in July 2021. That’s when the mayor first proposed banning what he calls negative social media.
The discussion didn’t last long and it was unanimously denied by city council members.
Now he’s back, proposing another discussion.
“If you’re on any city committees, you should not be on social media trashing the city,” he said.
A discussion on the topic is scheduled for Wednesday evening’s city council meeting.
“It’s not a discussion I have any interest in having,” Doug Meisinger, City Council Member said.
He puts it this way. ”People have the right to be negative,” he said. “They have the right to criticize. “There are much bigger issues than somebody being mean on social media.”
KPRC 2 asked the Mayor if he was concerned about the debate on freedom of speech.
“Oh sure, but again I think if you choose to serve, you choose to be positive and set an example for the community,” he said.
The mayor has also filed a lawsuit against a Kemah resident for posting negative comments about him on social media.
Mayor Joiner declined to comment on that suit.
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However, Mayor Carl Joiner says negative social media posts by city employees is hurting tourism, but city council members call his claims ridiculous.
“Kemah is a great place,” Joiner said.
He says he’s trying to keep it that way by cleaning up city employees’ social media accounts.
”Please stop trashing because it puts a negative light on our city,” Joiner explained.
This roller coaster ride began in July 2021. That’s when the mayor first proposed banning what he calls negative social media.
The discussion didn’t last long and it was unanimously denied by city council members.
Now he’s back, proposing another discussion.
“If you’re on any city committees, you should not be on social media trashing the city,” he said.
A discussion on the topic is scheduled for Wednesday evening’s city council meeting.
“It’s not a discussion I have any interest in having,” Doug Meisinger, City Council Member said.
He puts it this way. ”People have the right to be negative,” he said. “They have the right to criticize. “There are much bigger issues than somebody being mean on social media.”
KPRC 2 asked the Mayor if he was concerned about the debate on freedom of speech.
“Oh sure, but again I think if you choose to serve, you choose to be positive and set an example for the community,” he said.
The mayor has also filed a lawsuit against a Kemah resident for posting negative comments about him on social media.
Mayor Joiner declined to comment on that suit.
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