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Council debates limits on political signs; legal and enforcement questions dominate
Summary
Council members discussed whether to adopt a resolution or ordinance to limit how long political signs may be displayed and who enforces violations; many members cautioned about First Amendment challenges and enforcement costs, while the mayor pro tem proposed qualifying-day start and a post-election cleanup window.
The City of New Iberia City Council held an extended discussion on political signage in the city's public rights-of-way and private property, weighing potential limits against First Amendment and enforcement concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Ricky Gonsalves introduced the topic, saying constituents had complained about the volume and duration of campaign signs and proposing a time-limited rule that would let candidates place signs beginning on qualifying day and require removal 14 days after the…
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