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Scranton council signals plan to charge for political signs on city property next year
Summary
City Attorney presented a handout and the council discussed a new policy to require payment and set size limits for political signs on city property beginning next year; the council asked staff to draft written rules.
At the Oct. 15 meeting, the City Attorney distributed a handout concerning political signs placed on city property and said the city intends to require payment next year for sign placement. Mayor Michael Meenen said that beginning next year everyone will have to pay to put up political signs on city property and that staff should draft written guidance explaining costs and size limits.
No formal motion or ordinance was passed at the meeting; the council directed staff and the city attorney to prepare a written policy and fee structure for future consideration.
