More Signs: Taylor Lake Subdivision

I can quickly answer the question as to whether or not Troy has a sign ordinance prohibiting political signs from the City-owned right-of-ways: Troy doesn't.

However, the ordinance doesn't seem to be enforceable in Glen Carbon, given the rash of signs that have continue to litter the public's land along the thoroughfares in our neighboring town.

Which begs a bigger political question...

Who should enforce sign ordinances? It's a political lose-lose for any incumbents running. If the city were to enforce the ordinance, the Mayor of the town would be on the chopping block for being "too political" with the office during an Election year.

After hearing from supportive homeowners in Taylor Lake subdivision that the subdivision has an ordinance (more likely, a "covenant") that prohibits posting of signs in the subdivision, I'm going to refrain from putting my signs up IN the subdivision. I've asked the property owner across the street for permission to put a sign in the field across from the entrances, and he has graciously allowed me the space. Thanks to Scott Howard (the Taylor Lake Neighborhood Association President) for clarifying the rules so we can follow them.

I guess that answers my first question...

The candidates should police themselves when working to observe sign ordinances and restrictions. The public notices when signs are placed without permission. It goes to show, if a candidate can't follow the rules DURING the election...well, I'll leave the rest up to your imagination.