Considering that Michael Shellenberger is the mayor’s idea of a good speaker for an addictions and mental health summit, I’ve got to say that I’m pleasantly surprised and borderline shocked to hear that the city is doing what we all should be doing if we haven’t already and getting off Twitter. If you made me guess which of the three major cities in the region would have done this first, I’d have had Cambridge listed somewhere around eighth.
The City of Cambridge has officially stopped using the social media platform X.
In a Monday news release, the city said the social media platform formerly known as Twitter no longer aligns with its values of inclusivity, respect, integrity, service and responsible communication.
“This decision follows ongoing concerns about the platform’s viability as a trusted space for public communication as content found and promoted on X, includes racism and misinformation,” the city stated in the release.
News and other updates will continue to be shared through the city’s other social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Residents can also stay connected through the city’s website at cambridge.ca.“The city’s priority is to make sure residents receive important updates in a respectful and trustworthy space.”
The city said it is also actively exploring other social media platforms, such as Bluesky, as an alternative.