I'm not a lawyer, but I think some list members are missing the point of the state law that was referenced yesterday. I believe the intent of the law is not to restrict political speech, but to provide candidates with blanket permission to display lawn signs, without violating existing (and potentially more restrictive) local sign ordinances. It appears the law was written to assist candidates seeking state office, given that it says signs "may be posted from August 1 in a state general election year until ten days following the state general election." Since 2001 is not a state general election year, I don't see how it could be argued this law applies to the City's election. Lastly, the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances does regulate the display of political signs (Building Code 109.60; Zoning Code 543.260), but it places NO restrictions on when signs may be installed BEFORE an election. The ordinances only describe when the signs need to be removed. (Note to City Hall staff interested in ordinance consistency: the Building Code says 6 days, the Zoning Code says 10 days). _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
