The general election was one week ago, however the Huron City Commission is getting ready for the next big election by deciding where and how early those pesky political signs may go. Huron mayor Paul Aylward says the proposed change came about from, political infighting…
The problems started around the time of the South Dakota State Fair. The major political parties wanted to advertise their candidates to those attending the State Fair. Current ordinance states that signs can not be placed prior to 60 days before an election meaning signs at the State Fair, at least this year, were in violation…
City Planner Ralph Borkowski worked on the proposed ordinance change, which extends the window for displaying campaign signs out to 75 days before an election to make sure the South Dakota State Fair is included in that window of time. Commissioner Doug Kludt says the issue is balancing act…
Borkowski says he’s looking forward to hearing input from community members and those representing political parties. Because it’s a zoning ordinance amendment, the second reading of the ordinance will be in two weeks, November 24th.