[Lincolnparkdc] Political Sign Vandals

[Iris Bond Gill]

I wanted to respond to the below message to share that, likewise, Joe
Weedon’s campaign signs are being pulled down and left in the streets.

This has mostly been the case in and around SW DC, but also in the Noma and
some other areas of Ward 6. Also a supporter’s yard sign was recently spray
painted (candidate's name crossed out).

I can tell you that his campaign team does NOT think this is due to his
challenger in the race nor any of her supporters. It's likely young people
or other vandals without a dog in the fight. The board of education Ward 6
race has been civil and both candidates are absolutely committed to keeping
it that way.

Any suggestion that this vandalism-- in either direction-- is driven by
campaign supporters is baseless and unfortunate. Please stop spreading it.

Best,
Iris


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> *From:* lincolnparkdc <lincolnparkdc-bounces at lincolnparkdc.info> on
> behalf of Mark Ugoretz <mugoretz at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:46 AM
> *To:* Neighbors Email List; Lincoln Park Email Listserv
> *Subject:* [Lincolnparkdc] Political Sign Vandals
>
> Apparently someone is vandalizing Jessica Sutter’s signs, tearing them
> down and leaving them strewn about, or just plain stealing them.  It’s
> occurring on the Hill as well as in other areas of DC.
>
> This is not merely a criminal act, specifically outlawed in DC.  It also
> manifests the malignant political incivility that has become the norm in
> national and now local politics.’'
>
> This form of political vandalism is also stupid since it’s a criminal act
> and, with the increasing preponderance of residential security cameras
> facing the street, the miscreants have undoubtedly been captured on camera
> and are likely to be charged.
>
> Residents who oppose a candidate should vote for another one.  Speak out
> publicly. Use your own name.  Stand up.  Political vandalism is cowardly.
>
> In full disclosure, I support Jessica Sutter.  I’m sure her opposition is
> a perfectly nice person who, upon being informed of this vandalism,
> apparently in support of his candidacy, will make an effort to stop it.
> That would be the  civil and responsible thing to do.
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