STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting January 9, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Dante Hall, City Manager SUBMITTED BY: Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Posting of Political Signs in the City of Hercules RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive information on the posting of political signs on public property; or Provide alternative direction
BACKGROUND:
At the April 24, 2018 meeting, City Council approved and updated the map listing the various locations for posting of political signs. Resolution 18-020 was also adopted noting the locations and conditions that apply to posting political signs on public property. These conditions include a time frame for posting political signs. Section 3 states that “no sign shall be placed any earlier than 45 days preceding the election date to which sign refers”. The 2024 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Based on the conditions provided in Resolution 18-020, no political sign should be posted in the City of Hercules before January 20th, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT OF RECOMMENDATION:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attach 1 - 2018 Staff Report – Election Sign Locations
Attach 2 - Resolution 18-020
Attach 3 – Map - Political Signs Location
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