It is hoped the social media stars will help dispel potential misinformation
The city council is keen to avoid a repeat of the violence following Floyd s death
Councilors voted Friday to approve the $1 million communication plan
They said: The goal is to increase access to information to communities that do not typically follow mainstream news sources or City communications channels
It is not known which social media platform the council will target
But activist Toussaint Morrison said: It s going to be pro-city, anti-protest If you go through lengths and measures to buy a narrative, what does that say about the leadership and trust that has been eroded, he added
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