The City of Englewood is finding itself in the middle of possible campaign violations after the city used taxpayer dollars to pay for yard signs promoting a ballot measure to fund parks. Now, residents are being asked to return the yard signs that say, “Yes to Parks and Recreation – Support Englewood’s Parks and Recreation Bond.”
If the signs are not returned, the city asks those residents to pay for the cost of the signs.
Englewood’s city manager called it an “honest mistake,” but there is still concern that city staff came too close to breaking the law when it paid for the signs encouraging voters to vote yes on the city’s $41.5 million parks bond.
During a city council meeting earlier this week and after the city manager’s presentation looking into this, Englewood City Council members voiced their concerns.
“It is very serious,” said Englewood City Councilwoman Kim Wright.
“That is a huge trust issue… And I think this is a very grave situation,” said Englewood City Councilwoman Rita Russell. “I do believe it’s a violation of FCPA.”