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City of Milton Political Campaign Signage Rules

Original title: https://votesantarosa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/16.9___OTHER_ADVERTISING_AND_SIGNAGE_STANDARDS-1.pdf

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$99,022across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Re-Elect Manzano for City Clerk 2019Eleanor Manzano$29,550City ClerkJan 2023
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Casanova for City Council 2022$7,472-Dec 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Casanova for City Council 2022$5,000-Oct 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Casanova for City Council 2022$5,000-Oct 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Abbett Manufacturing Inc$5,000-Sep 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Kirk Wilcox$5,000RetiredOct 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Casanova for City Council 2022$5,000-Nov 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Abbett Manufacturing Inc$5,000-Sep 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Abbett Manufacturing Inc$5,000-Sep 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Jauregui Insurance Agency$2,500-Oct 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Casanova for City Council 2022$2,500-Sep 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Jauregui Insurance Agency$2,500-Oct 2022
Satra Zurita for City Clerk 2024JT Construction$2,500-Feb 2024
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Horizon Pacific Construction, Inc$2,500-Sep 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Horizon Pacific Construction, Inc$2,500-Sep 2022
Satra Zurita for City Clerk 2024Tori Samuel$2,500Business OwnerJul 2024
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Horizon Pacific Construction, Inc$2,500-Sep 2022
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Casanova for City Council 2022$2,500-Sep 2022
Satra Zurita for City Clerk 2024Travis Knutson$2,500Job CaptianJul 2024
Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022Valley Vista Services, Inc$2,000-Sep 2022

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The Frame

What this does

Candidates for federal, state, county, or city office must follow these rules to avoid fines and the removal of their campaign materials by city code enforcement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Political Candidates

Candidates must adhere to specific timelines for displaying signs and are financially responsible for the removal of non-compliant advertisements.

City of Milton Code Enforcement

The department is granted the authority to remove signs and assess costs against candidates.

What changed

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Key Facts

  • Campaign activity is prohibited until 100 days before the scheduled election date.
  • Candidates must remove campaign advertisements within 30 days of withdrawing, being eliminated, or being elected.
  • Candidates cannot display campaign advertisements until they have filed a written acceptance of their nomination.
  • Political signs are prohibited on public rights-of-way, streets, highways, or trees.
  • The City Clerk must notify all candidates in writing of these provisions via U.S. mail or hand delivery.
  • The city is authorized to remove non-compliant signs and charge the candidate for the actual cost of removal.
  • Fees collected for sign removal are deposited into the city's general revenue.
  • Exemptions exist for approved general advertising signs used by outdoor advertising businesses under F.S. Ch. 479.
  • Exemptions exist for campaign messages on motor vehicles or worn by a person.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start putting up campaign signs in Milton?
You may begin campaign activity 100 days before the election, provided you have filed a written acceptance of your nomination.
What happens if I don't remove my signs after the election?
The city's code enforcement officer may remove the signs, and you will be charged for the actual cost of removal.
Can I put signs on trees or near the street?
No, signs cannot be placed on or above the of any street or highway, nor can they be affixed to any tree.

Why It Matters

Candidates for federal, state, county, or city office must follow these rules to avoid fines and the removal of their campaign materials by city code enforcement.

Summary

This ordinance establishes specific rules for when political campaign signs can be displayed in the City of Milton and mandates their removal after an election or withdrawal. It also prohibits placing signs on public rights-of-way or trees and authorizes the city to charge candidates for the cost of removing non-compliant signs.

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Standardization of Campaign Signage

The ordinance creates a uniform timeline and enforcement mechanism for all levels of government candidates operating within city limits.

Connected Entities

personCode Enforcement OfficerAuthorized to remove non-compliant signs and charge candidates.Map →
otherF.S. Ch. 479Florida Statute governing outdoor advertising businesses.Map →
personCity ClerkResponsible for notifying candidates of these regulations.Map →
locationCity of MiltonThe jurisdiction enforcing the signage regulations.Map →

Sources

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votesantarosa.gov

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