Front lawns in Independence Township will soon be covered in political signs, but not yet.
That would be against the law.
‘Our ordinance is two weeks,? said township Supervisor David Wagner, who is running for reelection.
The township has fielded several calls the past few weeks concerning the township’s political sign ordinance, Wagner said.
‘I’ve talked to (county prosecutor candidate Randall) Secontine’s office, I talked to (state representative candidate Eileen) Kowall, I’ve talked to judge (Dana) Fortinberry, and I’ve talked to several of the other candidates that questioned our ordinance,? he said.
Wagner said he has directed the township building department to remove any signs posted before July 22, 14 days before the election.
‘It is that time of the year that there are no exceptions. Everybody will be treated fairly, signs will come down,? he said.
‘We will not throw them away, we’ll put them back by the dumpster because I realized they are very expensive and we don’t want to cause extra expense for some sort of misunderstanding.?
Some campaigners told him the township ordinance was ‘against the law,? due to First Amendment rights, and they planned to put up signs regardless of what the ordinance stated, Wagner said.
‘I hear everybody talking about lawsuits. It’s a bad time right now, everybody’s nervous ? election time is here,? he said. ‘The one thing we all have to do is be mindful of the laws that govern this great country of ours and live by them.?
For more information, call the township at 248-625-5111.