This is an appeal to all Del Norte County residents.During this election, there has been an increase in yard sign theft. This has been a problem for Democrats with Harris signs and Republicans with Trump signs.As the leaders of the local Democratic and Republican Parties, we may not see eye to eye on many issues, but we are united on this point: stealing or vandalizing campaign signs is a crime!#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');The courts have ruled that displaying yard signs on private property is a constitutionally protected form of free speech. Taking these signs not only constitutes theft but also undermines the principles of democracy.While you might not share your neighbors’ preference for a candidate, it’s important to honor their right to voice their opinions.If you notice a political sign has been stolen or witness someone tampering with or stealing one, please report the incident to the Police (City) or Sheriff’s (County) Department.Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors to express their opinion by voting, not by committing crimes. Tonya Pearcey, Chairwoman, Del Norte County Republican Party Kevin Hendrick, Chair, Del NorteCounty Democratic Party googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });