In response to complaints filed with the city of Bowling Green that some campaign signs violate the city’s sign ordinance, City Attorney Mike Marsh has ruled that the signs are protected by the First Amendment.
Marsh said Monday morning that he has consistently ruled that campaign signs are free speech.
“My opinion for years has been that way,” regardless of the issue or the candidate.
This year, one person complained about the signs supporting the school levy, Marsh said. In previous years, the complaints have been on other issues – and his ruling has been the same.
“I think political speech is political speech,” he said. “As long as it’s on private property and it doesn’t block traffic visibility.”
