The deliberate removal of some signs leaving only one or two candidates or the vandalizing of any part or a whole group of signs is a very disturbing occurrence. Over the weekend it was noticeable on 7th Avenue that some candidates' signs had been removed while leaving only one candidate. Apart from the garbage caused by discarded signs, the lack of respect for all those candidates putting forward their names, time and energy to serve this municipality is despicable. Anyone finding signs or seeing the vandalizing of signs might call, the candidate who would be happy to have their signs back, the Chief Returning Officer or the RCMP.
This article is from the Langley Times during the 2011 Municipal Election:
Those caught vandalizing or removing elections signs can face penalties that will seriously hit their pocketbook or even result in jail time, warned Supt. Derek Cooke.
“Defacing or pulling down campaign signs is a criminal offence,” Cooke said, adding that those who are caught will face a charge of mischief, which carries a fine of up to $5,000 or two years in prison.
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