How disinformation disrupts the city

Disinformation is nothing new, but ever increasingly, it is stifling the capacity for governments of all kinds to carry out their day-to-day duties.  

It has acutely been felt at the local government level, where public council hearings, and library rainbow storytime events have either been postponed or cancelled due to security concerns.

So what can cities (and their elected representatives) do to combat a rise in disinformation’s direct impacts, especially when facts don't convince?