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A SIGN


ven if you rarely turn on a TV, read a newspaper, or browse the web, you know it is election time by the literal littering of campaign signage along the roadways and in the yards of America. One of the most valuable benefits of living in a community association are rules which set a higher standard for maintenance and upkeep of homes. It is inevitable that during election time community managers and board members will receive calls and emails reporting violations of signage rules. Once those violation notices go out, then the phone calls regarding exercising freedom of speech begin. Oh, the unique joy and cadence of election time for a community association!


E 24 | COMMON INTEREST®


OF THE TIMES...


POLITICAL SIGNS in Associations


By Laura Nicolini, CMCA, AMS, Executive Director FirstService Residential


That joy and cadence is sobered with the reality that right now we are living in one of the most politically charged eras of our times. It is the age of Me Too, Black Lives Matter, civil assembly, riots, and polarizing politicians. Then to add to the challenging climate a global pandemic that devastated many physically, financially, and emotionally. Owners and residents in associations have a lot to say about the presidential election, local school board elections, local government elections and so on. A well-placed sign on the front yard or in a window is an easy way to show support for a candidate and express beliefs. So how can an association restrict what appears to be a fundamental right of free speech granted under the First Amendment?


• Fall 2020 • A Publication of CAI-Illinois Chapter


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