New Timeline for Political Campaign Signs to be Displayed in Walhalla; Owens Qualifies to Run for City Council

City officials in Walhalla said they are in favor of allowing political campaign signs to be placed on public rights of way and city property for only fifteen days before an election, and win or lose, removal of those signs no more than ten days after an election. Currently, the city allows campaign signs to be placed on public property for 90 days.

The new rule would effect certain locations, like the grassy medians on roadways, but it would not restrict property owners from putting signs on their property for as long as they like.

Yesterday, qualifying opened in the city of Walhalla for a special election to fill the seat that was vacated upon the passing of Council Member Dennis Owens. As of Monday afternoon, only one candidate had qualified and that was the councilman’s widow, Gwen Owens.

Qualifying to be a candidate for the post will end on February 26th. A special election will be held in April.