Political signs removed; Marina Beach redevelopment | City Briefs
Last updated 7/8/2021 at 8:59am
Political signs are being illegally removed
The Edmonds Civic Roundtable reports that campaign signs are being removed from the community in advance of the Aug. 3 primary.
“Regardless of what a person’s beliefs or commitment to a particular candidate, individuals run for office in good faith to help our community,” said ECR Chair Tom Mesaros. “It is just un-American to remove or destroy a political sign. When you steal a yard sign, you are stealing freedom of speech. Moreover, it’s illegal and under several Washington State laws.”
Mesaros said that those convicted of removing...
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Letitia Tappa writes:
Perhaps we can set a date for the removal of political signs from public property? It just looks junky having signs and stakes laying all over the sides of roads months after an election.
07/17/2021, 10:38 am