Peppering the sides of city roundabouts two days ago, campaign signs informed motorists of “Gobble for Congress” and “Levi for Trustee” campaigns.
The problem? It’s illegal.
Two years ago, the Chattanooga City Council voted to amend the city code and prohibit election signs from roundabouts and medians.
PDF: Chattanooga city code regarding political signsCHATTANOOGA CITY CODEA section of the city code regulates political signs. Some of the rules include:* Political signs cannot be placed in roundabouts or medians.* Signs must be seven feet from the curb or street.* Signs must be removed 15 days after election day.* Signs cannot be nailed or posted to sidewalks, lampposts, telephone poles or trees.Source: Chattanooga City Code
Now, each candidate gets a copy of the rules, said Charlotte Mullis-Morgan, deputy administrator for the Hamilton County Election Commission.