I have made a decision NOT to put any of my election signs on public property. I am limiting my signs only to the lawns of supporters who wish to show their backing. I have also reduced the size of the signs by one third compared to the ones I used four years ago.
WHY NOT PUT POSTERS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY?
In the last election, Hampstead was covered with a glut of signs and posters. It was so over the top that the media covered the story. Following the election, the Hampstead council passed a resolution asking the Quebec government to limit the number and the size of signs. I agreed with council then and I still agree that putting posters on every Hydro, pole, light post, Stop sign, etc. is visual pollution and shows nothing other than how much money a candidate wishes to spend.
WHAT MAKES LAWN SIGNS DIFFERENT?
Lawn signs are an expression of the wishes of residents and free expression is valuable in a democracy. They are like the blue ribbons that we tied to our trees in the demerger battle. The signs have started to go up and will continue for several weeks. If you think we missed your lawn, don’t worry we will be back to your area. Everyone who agreed to a sign will get one.
A CHALLENGE TO ALL CANDIDATES
My decision has been announced to the media, my opponent, and my colleagues on council several weeks ago. I have urged them to follow suit in the spirit of the resolution that was unanimously passed in 2006.
Please help me spread my message by forwarding this e-mail to all your contacts in Hampstead.
Thank you very much for your support.
I wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous year.
Bill
Dr. William Steinberg
Mayor, Town of Hampstead
www.billsteinberg.ca
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