Don't want a R rating coming down on this blog.
I've recently joined the modern era and got a facebook and twitter account.
The intent was to possibly use it as part of election campaigning.
So far it remains largely unused....
In my Facebook browsing today, I did happen to notice a post regarding signage and a comment to an Elections BC violation. No credit was taken for whom took the photo, and the presentation of the information could be perceived to be ridiculing an individual.
I really hope the election campaigning does not descend into personal attacks. It is interesting to note that the picture posted was taken from one of the candidates yards. I walk my dog up Northwind Drive frequently and I recognized the fence in the foreground of the picture.
Anyway - on to the facts about the violation.
* Elections BC has brought in a new rule regarding campaign advertising. The image I've posted next is directly from the "Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC"
* During my dog walk sessions, I've looked at the signs in question and this is what the violation was - the sponsorship information was not present.
* Elections BC has stated that many candidates have not been in conformance on this requirement. This applies not only to candidates in Lantzville, but province wide.
* Elections BC has also stated that it is not just signage where the violations have been occurring. This information has to be present on newspaper or magazine advertisements, mailing inserts, clothing, public address announcements, websites, etc.
* Elections BC is not actively searching for violations of this nature. A violation or potential violation has to be reported to them. Elections BC notifies the candidate in question for them to correct the violation, if one exists.
More information can be found at
Guide-to-local-elections-campaign-financing-in-B.C.pdf
Pages 50-55 are specific to elections advertising.
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