Politics & Government

Patch Question: Would You Support a Moratorium on Political Signs?

One week after Election Day, some residents are questioning if political signs are worth the hassle.

One week after Election Day, most of the political signs that once dotted Riverhead during a contentious election season have been removed from around town. But that hasn't stopped some residents from questioning whether these signs are worth the hassle.

In a Letter to the Editor yesterday, Riverhead resident Denis Yuen called the political signs and urged politicians to work towards a moratorium against their use during campaign season. During the election season a few weeks ago, Patch blogger Doug Wald made a similar complaint, saying that political signs and mailings

Patch wants to know your take: do you think the election signs are necessary or do you think they should be limited? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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