Crazy!
The law says that corporations or LLCs cant put up a sign to advocate on behalf
of a candidate. My read of the statute leads me to believe that sole
proprietors can still put up signs.
But the law also OKs taking city money, putting out a Ward 9 (or City)
"Newsletter" with your pictu
I have a feeling that even if people challenged yard signs in
businesses that they could go to court and win. It seems to me that it
would end up being a violation of free speech... even if it is a
corporation. I'm no expert... I just have a feeling that's how it would
end up.
Matthew Philip
Ouch. I meant, "don't care if THEY'RE caught red-handed. This from an
English user.
Andy Driscoll
Saint Paul
> From: Andy Driscoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Barbara is absolutely correct. Most retail businesses are sole
> proprietorships or partnerships, neither of which fall under the corporate
>
Barbara is absolutely correct. Most retail businesses are sole
proprietorships or partnerships, neither of which fall under the corporate
rubric for purposes of campaign finance regulation. Retailers who allow
campaign signs in their windows are more likely single owners who have an ax
to grind and
Barbara Lickness wrote:
I have stated once before and will state again, not
all commercial sites in a neighborhood are owned or
operated by "corporations". ]
Who cares? It would cost a blue fortune to police the stupid signs, the
city has one guy assigned to signs, signs don't vote, and unti
I have stated once before and will state again, not
all commercial sites in a neighborhood are owned or
operated by "corporations". I will ask again "Does
this law apply to sole proprietorships"? Could someone
on this list with a law degree determine what
businesses fall within Subdivision 211B.15?
Corporations may have the right of free speech, but they do not get to vote and
should not have undue influence on the rights of those who do.
For those interested, Minnesota Statues further clarifies the signage issue
below:
211B.15
Subd. 11. * Messages on premises.* It is not a
violation
This is beyond the pale. The fact that sign placements do not have to be
reported as campaign contributions should tell you that under the law, sign
placements do not have monetary value for campaign finance law purposes.
Further, the Supreme Court has upheld that corporations have the same free
sp
Connie Nompelis writes:
> Since when is a sign in the window considered an
> expenditure? Plenty of local businesses put
> politicians' signs in their windows... it's been that
> way forever and most of the signs I recall have been
> for DFL candidates, not that it really matters.
>
Since forever.
Since when is a sign in the window considered an
expenditure? Plenty of local businesses put
politicians' signs in their windows... it's been that
way forever and most of the signs I recall have been
for DFL candidates, not that it really matters.
Connie Nompelis
Phillips West & Powderhorn
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Dan said:
A corporation may not make a contribution or offer or agree to make a
contribution, directly or indirectly, of any money, property, free service of
its officers, employees, or members, or thing of monetary value to a major
political party, organization, committee, or individual to p
Perhaps you haven't been through Ward 9 lately where Shegstad signs
outnumber Schiff signs by about 4-1. There is clearly strong
support in the ward for independent candidate, Dave Shegstad.
Dan McGrath
Longfellow
I have seen a lot of signs for (Republican Endorsed) Dave Shegstad,
and I
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