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Select Board denies RCC "thank you" sign request amid electioneering concerns
Summary
The Rye Select Board voted 4-0 with Chair Rob Wright abstaining to deny a Rye Conservation Commission sign thanking supporters of trail decommissioning; board members raised concerns the signs could appear to be electioneering ahead of the Deliberative Session.
The Rye Select Board voted July 13 to deny a 2x4 "thank you" sign request from the Rye Conservation Commission (RCC) that would have thanked those supporting the commission's decision to decommission trails. Selectman John Tuttle, who brought the motion, said the timing and placement on town property raised concerns under state electioneering statutes.
Tom King, a resident and meeting speaker, read from NH RSA 652 during public comment, noting that electioneering can include visible messaging that advocates for or against a measure. After discussion about whether the wording constituted a government function and whether the signs would comply with the sign ordinance, the board voted to deny the request. The vote was 4 in favor of denial, 0 opposed, with Chair Rob Wright recorded as abstaining.
