City of Milton Political Campaign Signage Rules
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Elect Manzano for City Clerk 2019 | Eleanor Manzano | $29,550 | City Clerk | Jan 2023 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Casanova for City Council 2022 | $7,472 | - | Dec 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Casanova for City Council 2022 | $5,000 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Casanova for City Council 2022 | $5,000 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Abbett Manufacturing Inc | $5,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Kirk Wilcox | $5,000 | Retired | Oct 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Casanova for City Council 2022 | $5,000 | - | Nov 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Abbett Manufacturing Inc | $5,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Abbett Manufacturing Inc | $5,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Jauregui Insurance Agency | $2,500 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Casanova for City Council 2022 | $2,500 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Jauregui Insurance Agency | $2,500 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Satra Zurita for City Clerk 2024 | JT Construction | $2,500 | - | Feb 2024 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Horizon Pacific Construction, Inc | $2,500 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Horizon Pacific Construction, Inc | $2,500 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Satra Zurita for City Clerk 2024 | Tori Samuel | $2,500 | Business Owner | Jul 2024 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Horizon Pacific Construction, Inc | $2,500 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Casanova for City Council 2022 | $2,500 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Satra Zurita for City Clerk 2024 | Travis Knutson | $2,500 | Job Captian | Jul 2024 |
| Luis Navas for Norwalk City Clerk 2022 | Valley Vista Services, Inc | $2,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
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The Frame
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.
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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.
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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?
What happens if I don't remove my signs after the election?
Can I put signs on trees or near the street?
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.
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Discoveries
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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.
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Sources
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