In order to ensure consistent, accurate, and non-disruptive communication, the City’s Facebook Page is intended solely for one-way information sharing. The City has chosen to disable comments for all users, regardless of viewpoint or content, in accordance with applicable laws and platform capabilities.
This policy is content-neutral and applies equally to all users.
Under established First Amendment forum doctrine, the government is not required to create a public forum for speech. Accordingly, courts and legal guidance recognize that government social media pages may operate as one-way communication channels if public interaction is not permitted.
The City of Marseilles Social Media Channels are one-way communication sources where non-political information is shared for the betterment of the City of Marseilles. Topics cover but are not limited to public information and safety, tourism, economic development and community events.
