Posted on October 4, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
With the Election Day just around the corner, you can’t drive far without spotting campaign signs of various sizes and colors speckling front yards and lining the roadways.
While it’s understandable that candidates want to get their name out there, there are a few things they must keep in mind when it comes to placement.
Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation report that there is a specific Indiana Code that prohibits campaign signs from being placed on a highway right-of-way. If the right of way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as the fence line, the back of a ditch or behind utility poles.
Additionally, intersections and interchanges should also remain sign-free.
INDOT crews will remove campaign signs and other illegal signs from right-of-way areas as they’re encountered in normal highway maintenance activities.
Personnel may also remove a specific sign if it presents an immediate safety risk, such as creating a sight obstruction or being too close to the road. Officials ensure signs that are placed off the right-of-way will not be removed.
Confiscated signs will be taken to the nearest INDOT facility. Signs may be claimed by the owner between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays.
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Commissioners Review Campaigning Amendment to Employee Handbook, Candidate Signs
Posted on April 4, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed an amendment to the employee handbook pertaining to campaigning during office hours.
An amendment drafted by County Attorney Marty Lucas prohibits employees from using their county office or employment position to assist in any political campaign or coerce any other employee for political purposes. The document also suggests that it is improper to engage in any political activity during working hours.
Equipment owned by Starke County government shall not be used to make, copy, produce or reproduce any campaign or party affiliated material. County owned vehicles shall not be used for campaigning purposes and that goes for any communication devices, unless …“expressly authorized by action of the election board.”
The commissioners took action to adopt the amendment Monday night with a unanimous vote.
The commissioners also want to remind candidates that campaign signs cannot be placed next to a county road or on an existing road sign. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler plans to discuss right-of-way measurements with the commissioners and the election board to find a uniform measurement to enforce. They vary within the county.
Knox Building Commissioner Kenny Pfost said if a campaign sign is located right next to a street, parkway, easement, or alley in the city limits the candidate will be notified. After notification, the candidate has three days to remedy the issue before a $25 daily fine is imposed.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed an amendment to the employee handbook pertaining to campaigning during office hours.
An amendment drafted by County Attorney Marty Lucas prohibits employees from using their county office or employment position to assist in any political campaign or coerce any other employee for political purposes. The document also suggests that it is improper to engage in any political activity during working hours.
Equipment owned by Starke County government shall not be used to make, copy, produce or reproduce any campaign or party affiliated material. County owned vehicles shall not be used for campaigning purposes and that goes for any communication devices, unless …“expressly authorized by action of the election board.”
The commissioners took action to adopt the amendment Monday night with a unanimous vote.
The commissioners also want to remind candidates that campaign signs cannot be placed next to a county road or on an existing road sign. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler plans to discuss right-of-way measurements with the commissioners and the election board to find a uniform measurement to enforce. They vary within the county.
Knox Building Commissioner Kenny Pfost said if a campaign sign is located right next to a street, parkway, easement, or alley in the city limits the candidate will be notified. After notification, the candidate has three days to remedy the issue before a $25 daily fine is imposed.
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