How we create, review, label, and moderate content to serve the public interest
Last Updated: January 6, 2026
Pennyancitizens.com is committed to accurate, fair, and transparent civic information and responsible community dialogue. This policy explains how content is created, reviewed, labeled, and moderated on the Site.
Pennyancitizens.com exists to:
We prioritize facts, primary sources, and plain-English explanations over advocacy or sensationalism.
To maintain clarity and trust, content is clearly categorized and labeled:
We aim to:
Rely on primary sources whenever possible (meeting minutes, agendas, permits, FOIL responses)
Cite sources or link to original documents when available
Clearly state when information is preliminary, incomplete, or unconfirmed
If information cannot be verified, it will either be:
Accuracy is a priority.
Errors brought to our attention will be reviewed promptly
Corrections will be made transparently
Significant corrections may be noted at the bottom of an article
Readers are encouraged to submit corrections with supporting documentation
Pennyancitizens.com maintains full editorial independence.
We do not accept payment for coverage, suppression, or favorable treatment
Contributors disclose relevant conflicts of interest when known
Government entities, developers, and advertisers (if any) have no editorial control
Residents may submit:
Submissions may be edited for clarity, length, or formatting but not for viewpoint.
Anonymous submissions are accepted when appropriate, particularly for whistleblower-type information, though all submissions are subject to verification and editorial review.
Pennyancitizens.com supports robust, respectful civic debate.
Moderation exists to:
Moderation decisions are made in good faith and are not based on political viewpoint or position on an issue.
The following content may be removed or rejected:
Defamatory or knowingly false statements presented as fact
Personal attacks, harassment, or threats
Doxxing or publication of private personal information
Hate speech or discriminatory language
Impersonation of individuals or officials
Spam, repetitive posts, or commercial promotions
Content intended to disrupt discussion rather than contribute
Strong disagreement is allowed. Abuse is not.
Discussion and criticism of the following is permitted and expected when based on actions, policies, or public records:
Personal attacks unrelated to official conduct may be moderated.
To reduce legal risk:
Allegations of misconduct must be supported by public records or clearly labeled as opinion
Anonymous allegations without documentation may not be published
The Site reserves the right to decline content that presents undue legal exposure
Users may request review of moderation decisions by contacting the Site through the listed contact method.
While we consider appeals in good faith, moderation decisions are final.
This policy may be updated as the Site evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
Pennyancitizens.com exists to serve the public interest.
Transparency is not hostility.
Questions are not obstruction.
An informed community strengthens democracy.
Facts first — primary sources when possible
Clear labeling — news vs opinion
Transparent corrections when errors occur
Editorial independence maintained
Respectful debate encouraged
Abuse not tolerated — civility required
Public figures subject to scrutiny
Public interest is our guide
Questions about our editorial standards? Contact us