In the News: Syracuse Post-Standard: Manlius town board repeals contested political lawn sign rules

September 13, 2013   •  By Matthew McIntyre
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By Elizabeth Doran

The Manlius Town Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to repeal its contested law governing political lawn signs.

Town Supervisor Edmond Theobald signed a “certificate of necessity” which waives the seven-day waiting period required by municipal law before a resolution can be enacted. This way, the repeal becomes effective as soon as the resolution is filed Thursday morning, town officials said.

The vote to repeal is in response to a federal lawsuit filed by Manlius resident David Rubin over the rules. Rubin, former dean of Syracuse University’s communications school…

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