IT APPEARS some candidates are not in compliance with the law when it comes to political signs.
The Variety learned that candidate and current Department of Youth Affairs Director Adonis Mendiola and incumbent Republican Sen. Mana Silva Taijeron have placed their signs less than 100 feet away from intersections.
According to Chapter 21, Section 61542, no political sign may be “erected or posted upon the shoulder of any roadway unless it is 8 feet from the paved portion of the roadway, and in such a manner that would not impede traffic or a driver’s visibility, or erected upon any traffic median strip, sidewalk, road, or driveway.”
The law also states, “No political sign may be erected or posted within 100 feet of any intersection.”
If there is any indication of a violation, the signs should be removed within 48 hours by the candidate or the organization after they receive notification from the Department of Public Works or a village mayor.
Mendiola’s signs are up at intersections near Home Depot and John F. Kennedy High School while Taijeron’s signs are placed on an intersection that is just 2 feet from her residence.
In addition, Mendiola has signs placed less than 100 feet from intersections at Home Depot and JFK.
The Variety contacted Mendiola to talk to him about the signs, but his cell phone apparently disconnected during the call. The Variety attempted to contact him again but as of press time, he did not respond.
Mendiola submitted his paper work last Friday at the Guam Election Commission to officially launch his campaign to run for senator for the 32nd Guam Legislature.
As for Taijeron, she clarified that she lives within the village, but if she is in violation of laws, she would take her sign down and did so last night.
