Candidates get fines for leftover signs
Published: Tue, Nov. 18, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Tue, Nov. 18, 2008 01:42AM
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closeWINSTON-SALEM -- Political candidates are being held responsible for leftover campaign signs found on public property along roads and sidewalks in one North Carolina city.
Officials in Winston-Salem are levying a $50 fine for each sign left on public property regardless of who placed it. The law includes signs from real estate agents, restaurants and other businesses.
The Winston-Salem Journal reported Monday that one candidate for the county Board of Commissioners had been fined $1,700 so far. Candidate Dave Plyler says his workers say they didn't place the signs, but he has to pay the bill.
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City records show $8,500 has been levied in fines since last year when the law became effective. The city has collected about $2,850.
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