Friday, December 17, 2010

City of WL to embrace Social Media in early 2011

From the City of Williams Lake:

The City of Williams Lake will join the Facebook and Twitter communities in the early spring of 2011 at the same time it launches the new version of its website at http://www.williamslake.ca/

The City’s Facebook page will update residents on important City initiatives and messages, and allow for resident feedback through the wall feature. The Twitter feed will update followers when council meeting
highlights, media releases, and other important information is released.

The new City of Williams Lake website will be a user-friendly, interactive site that will connect residents, businesses, and visitors alike with the information most relevant to them. It will also feature the ability for residents to submit their photos and videos of the city.

“Social media is a powerful communication tool, and the City is excited about the potential for more interaction with residents,” says Communications Coordinator Ken MacInnis. “We hope many people will ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.”

“Having a presence on Facebook and Twitter means more opportunity for conversations with our residents,” says Mayor Kerry Cook. “I look forward to having those conversations, which will help inform council as we make decisions in the future.”

Currently, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex has a Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cariboo-Memorial-Recreation-Complex/147840115912, where recreation events, news, and photos are posted.

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