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Cheatham County narrows election-sign rules at Sycamore Square after divided vote
Summary
Following discussion, commissioners amended and approved election-sign guidelines for Sycamore Square requiring one sign per candidate per entrance, a 25-foot setback from Highway 49, and removal within two days after early voting; the final approval passed 8–3 (1 absent).
Cheatham County commissioners debated and then amended election-sign guidelines for Sycamore Square parkland during the Feb. 28 meeting, approving the measure 8–3 (1 absent).
Calendar & Rules had proposed signage rules for Sycamore Square. After discussion about placement and removal timing, Commissioner Connie Mayo moved to require that signs be taken down within two days after early voting; that amendment passed by roll-call vote 8 yes, 3 no (Gary Binkley, Walter Weakley and Tim Williamson voted no) with Commissioner Randy Liles absent. The amended guideline—one sign per candidate per entrance, no closer than 25 feet to Highway 49, signs not placed more than two days before early voting and removed within two days after early voting—was then approved as amended by the same 8–3 margin.
Supporters argued the change balanced candidate visibility with site maintenance concerns; dissenting commissioners raised enforcement or timing questions during the Calendar & Rules discussion. The minutes record the vote counts and the final rule language but do not include extended floor debate or specific enforcement mechanisms.
The approved guidance will apply to election signage placed on Sycamore Square county property; county staff and Calendar & Rules committee will manage implementation and enforcement details going forward.
