Forgotten campaign signs costing candidates
WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — 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 today that one candidate for the county board of commissioners has 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.
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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