With just days until Election Day, controversial local measures in Huntington Beach have been subject to incidents of sign vandalism.
Local Measures A, B and C would make changes to the city’s charter including voter ID requirements and which flags can be displayed on city property.
On Wednesday morning signs urging voters to vote “No” on the measures were vandalized with big green “Yes” stickers.
“They pretty much destroy our sign if we try to remove it,” said Cathey Ryder, co-founder of Protect HB,
At least 50 of their big signs were hit across the city.
“At this point in the campaign; A: we don’t have more money to buy more signs and B: we couldn’t get them in time to replace them,” Ryder said.
Election signs in support of the three measures have also been targeted.
would require voters to show identification at polls in Huntington Beach. Supporters say it would ensure the integrity of local elections, while opponents say it conflicts with state law and would suppress voter participation.