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How to Get a Political Sign on Your Front Yard

Skokie’s elections are just around the corner. And what better way to show your support than through a political sign on your front yard.

 
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Two Caucus Party signs at the 7-Eleven at the intersection of Oakton Street and Crawford Avenue.
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A full list of rules regarding political signs from the Village Manager's office.

While Skokie has several school districts, the hottest race in town (or should I say village) is the trustee race. There are nine contenders fighting for six seats.

That being said, here’s how to get a political sign from each party:

Caucus Party:

The Caucus Party has a full slate of six candidates for the upcoming election. Those looking to support the group can get a sign at the Caucus Party Headquarters, 3716 Dempster St.

If residents wish to have the sign delivered to them, or if no one is at the party headquarters, then call (224)-534-9569 and leave a message. Residents can also email SkokieCaucusParty@gmail.com for a sign. There is no cost for a sign.

Lisa Lipin for Trustee

Independent candidate Lisa Lipin said anyone interested in a political sign should send an email to Lisa@LipinForTrustee.com.

There is no charge for the sign and it will be delivered to your home.

Brian Novak for Trustee

Independent candidate Brian Novak said anyone interested in a political sign should send an email to KatherineGudgel@sbcglobal.net. Signs can be either picked up (from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) or dropped off per request. There is no charge for a sign.

Are there rules on where you can place a sign?

To answer my obvious question above, yes, there are rules set fourth by the Supreme Court on political signs.

Here are a few key rules:

  • Do not put signs in the parkway.  The parkway is the grassy strip between the sidewalk and the street.
  • Political signs may not be displayed on private property, which is zoned commercial or industrial, unless it is election day.
  • Election day is April 9.
  • For a full list of signage rules, see the attached PDF from the Village Manager’s office.

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GD

8:29 am on Thursday, March 14, 2013

private property such as houses can display politcal signs, just not on parkway. But if commercial zoned property is not allowed to have signs why do all the 7-11 have signs on them. Please clarify.

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Schoolmarm

5:30 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

There's also a political sign on the parkway on the 7800 block of Tripp. They're running out of space!

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