Vandals target campaign signs in Prince George

Aug 31, 2021 | 4:57 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – It’s an issue that seems to plague all elections: vandals are targetting campaign signs. With only a few weeks left until the federal election, some local volunteers are busy re-placing and fixing downed campaign signs.

Cariboo-Prince George NDP candidate, Audrey McKinnon, says that vandalism is unfortunately expected.

“It is unfortunate – our donors’ contributed to those signs and our volunteer time has gone into putting them up, and back up,” said McKinnon.

Mckinnon’s campaign signs weren’t the only ones who have been hit, Conservative Candidate for Cariboo-Prince George, Todd Doherty, posted a video of the damage done to his signs as well.

His caption read that ‘it is disappointing to see throughout the riding, regardless of political stripe.’

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“Whoever’s signs are down, if we catch it, we put them back up. Todd did the same thing for us and we really appreciate that. We are in a democracy, this is a fair fight and we have to let the people know who they have on the table to vote for,” added McKinnon.

The RCMP says there are consequences to vandalizing campaign signs.

“It is illegal to knock down campaign signs or to tamper with them. It would be a mischief charge and you could be facing a court appearance,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper with the Prince George RCMP.

Candidates are also asking that if the public does see a downed sign, regardless of who you support, to help the parties out and put them back up or report it to their campaign office.

by Taya Fast

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Vandals target campaign signs in Prince George

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