Thanks for the information. One thing I really like about this forum is the fact that if there is a question, someone out there will find an answer for us. Mike Nelson Central
> Clarification re sign removal- > The 10 day provision is contained in state statute and says that if a > municipality regulates by ordinance the size of > signs, the regulations are not in effect from August 1 until 10 days after > the election. > > Minneapolis ordinance 543.260 forbids placement of signs on public > right-of-ways, including boulevard trees and utility poles and also > requires that signs be placed 8 feet or more from an adjacent lot. These > provisions are rarely, if ever, enforced. > > During my 10 legislative races, I would personally (usually with friends or > family) make an effort to remove all signs the day following the > election. If a candidate has decent records of placement, they can usually > find and remove most of the signs. And most candidates have > time on their hands the day after the election and should be able to > personally participate. > Dee Long _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
