Comments on: The Jacksonville Sign Ordinance

By: David

David — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:22:50 +0000

Is that a photo of Ron Book’s car above?

By: ✊

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:06:11 +0000

In reply to Andrea. No idea with regards to the actual law or interpretation of it by JSO. BUT... If it is a personal concern for you or your husband at this time, seems like a very simple and easy decision to make. Keep the lights off. Then you never have to wonder or worry. We have enough to worry about as it is. Don't forget to donate the money you save from not buying candy nor decorations to FAC, NARSOL, ACLU, or any good civil liberties nonprofit. Candy alone is going for $10-$20 a bag these days!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:11:34 +0000

Does this mean that porch lights etc. still have to be turned off? My husband doesn’t want to give JSO any reason to arrest him.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:16:56 +0000

In reply to JZ.

I meant the issue was fought n Butts County, Georgia and no signs were put up there. Some (but not all) other Georgia counties that used to do the same thing held off last year pending the outcome of the 11th circuit case. Apologies for not pointing that out.

A side note – the Georgia General Assembly proposed a bill authorizing the practice but it didn’t pass. The bill’s author mistakenly thought the suit was lost because the law didn’t specifically allow it. But the ruling of the circuit court was upheld by the 11th circuit because the practice was unconstitutional. For once, cooler heads prevailed and realized that it couldn’t be made constitutional by writing it into the statutes.

By: Rachel d

Rachel d — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:18:53 +0000

In reply to JZ. Our sign was up- had no idea and pissed if I missed it, because it's an exercise in humiliation EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. But not punitive, right? And truthfully I'm about 60/40 leaning towards still putting it up out of fear that it's a freaking trick. That's a shame.

By: Rachel d

Rachel d — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:11:23 +0000

In reply to Kenneth. Bless you!

By: FAC Contributor #3

FAC Contributor #3 — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:58:30 +0000

In reply to Kenneth. Kenneth!!!!! No, thank YOU for your bravery in putting your name on this lawsuit! We are in debt to you for standing up and putting yourself out there on behalf of all the other registrants in Jacksonville. We are so appreciative for what you've done for us!

By: Rachel d

Rachel d — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:04:10 +0000

And sadly, but not surprisingly, the story aired still made all offenders out to be monsters who must be defended against with new ideas of how to find them. Also going to check with jso because I didn’t know we couldn’t have a Christmas wreath and snowmen and Santa at our door-we don’t do over the top stuff but I’ve decorated our door area every Christmas and it’s been 16 years!!?? Yikes!

By: JZ

JZ — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:51:03 +0000

N4J wasted no time on this issue:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwLlxx3p4Ro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFj0J3cYvX0

They spent nearly half their show on it yesterday.

By: JZ

JZ — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:37:24 +0000

In reply to Dustin.

“The sign issue was fought last year. No signs were up at registrant addresses last Halloween…”

I respectfully disagree. As far as I know, there was no such abeyance in Jacksonville. My sign was on full display. Please correct me with references/sources if I am in error.