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Post by Libyan Sibyl on Oct 29, 2007 15:56:26 GMT -5
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Post by richardkelsey on Apr 9, 2008 12:10:47 GMT -5
I have always questioned the value of campaign signs. Having said that, every piece of literature on the issue shows they are a net positive. And, for challengers, they are particularly important as name brand with products is important.
In my experience, the signs that make the biggest difference are signs in private yards. If a candidate or team has a huge turnout of people willing to put up signs on their private property, it is usually an indication of strength in a district, and can have a positive effect on undecided voters.
I think signs in medians and the like are nothing More than liter -- and they anger most residents.
Many communities battle with this issue. One sensible solution would be an agreement by candidates to limit signs solely to private yards, and only after a certain period. (Post October 1)
Just a few thoughts.
Obviously --- I don't think any ordinance can stop the placement of political signs on public property -- nor would proposing one be a smart move.
But yes -- in a small town like Freehold, perhaps the candidates can reach an agreement on signs, and on public debate schedules.
My advice to any candidate would be -- walk, walk, walk, and walk some more. Get out and knock on doors, meet voters, hear their concerns, answer them, and ask them for their vote.
They will be better informed, and so will the candidates. A Town like Freehold makes walking every district possible -- some twice.
if I were a challenger -- or an incumbent -- I would walk it in the spring as a "walking tour" and informational gathering effort -- and head back out in the Fall election.
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Post by novillero on Apr 9, 2008 12:24:05 GMT -5
if I were a challenger -- or an incumbent -- I would walk it in the spring as a "walking tour" and informational gathering effort -- and head back out in the Fall election. Hmmm. Kruise Night would be a great time to do that... as to the legality, someone is proposing banning the placement of signs along the highway... www.politickernj.com/tags/s-845 |
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Post by richardkelsey on Apr 9, 2008 14:52:49 GMT -5
if I were a challenger -- or an incumbent -- I would walk it in the spring as a "walking tour" and informational gathering effort -- and head back out in the Fall election. Hmmm. Kruise Night would be a great time to do that... as to the legality, someone is proposing banning the placement of signs along the highway... www.politickernj.com/tags/s-845towns can certainly prevent placement on public property -- assuming the right of way is in the jurisdiction of the Borough. For example, if the Borough had such an ordinance, it might not apply to any state or county road where the median is the jurisdiction of the state or county. What you can't do is prevent private homes from putting campaign signs on private property. I suppose you could limit the size in some way under appropriate zoning -- as even free political speech is restricted by time, place and manner restrictions. As for Kruise night -- I would not tell a prospective community servant not to work any crowd -- but when you go door to door you know you are dealing with residents. And, if you do your research prior to going door to door, you may know if you are dealing with an owner, a registered voter, a particularly party member, a new resident, etc. That may make the use of your time more valuable. |
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