7/17/07, A "truth" arises from the Robinson campaign - "a sign of the times?"

This is a photo of one of the busiest medians in the city -- Avondale and Redmond Way. I pity the soul who had to stake Mr. Robinson's sign on this median...and the distracted drivers.
Click on the photo to enlarge it, then read Mr. Robinson's press release, below. Does anything more need to be said?
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Press Release: Jim Robinson for Mayor of Redmond Campaign

Jim Robinson, candidate for Redmond mayor in this fall’s election, is issuing a challenge to his opponents, Holly Plackett and John Marchione, to join with him and mutually agree to forego the use of yard signs in their campaigns. Yard signs are a significant source of visual clutter and have a negative impact on our environment, both by the resources used and the litter remaining after the election season is over. In addition, the proliferation of the number of signs in recent elections, especially in the public rights of way, can create hazardous conditions for drivers. Mr. Robinson believes that preserving the natural environment in Redmond is very high on the citizens’ list of priorities and so has proposed this small but significant step toward achieving that outcome.

For more information, go to http://www.robinsonformayor.com/.

FROM MS. ALLEN:
7/17 - From Councilwoman Kim Allen - Mr. Robinson did indeed issue a challenge to the other mayoral candidates to forego signs in this mayoral race. This would require the agreement of ALL the candidates so no one could get an unfair advantage. Both John Marchione and Holly Plackett flatly refused. In light of that, Jim has placed signs but would have preferred to keep Redmond green. He is using signs that are recyclable and will remove them all in the days following the election.
Wednesday July 18, 2007 - 09:33pm (PDT)

FROM RICHARD MORRIS:
I was hoping for more discussion on the issues facing Redmond. This press release does not inspire me. For instance, what is the City of Redmond doing about reducing the use of gasoline for its fleet of vehicles? Are they planning to convert to bio-diesel?
Friday July 20, 2007 - 05:00pm (PDT)

FROM YODER:
Mr. Robinson's sign is made of recyclable milk cartons, however, it is yet to be determined if the signs can be readily recycled.
Saturday August 11, 2007 - 03:26pm (PDT)

FROM L. SNODGRASS
Jim's sign is of similar material to the Park's Proposition 1 sign. Apparently, it can be recycled but there is some work involved in removing the wood frames. The following is a note from the Park's Legacy campaign worker: "The Proposition 2 yard signs will be 100% recycled. The signs themselves are made of recyclable material -- both in the recycling collection bin and also in my husband's workshop. Weathered and damaged signs are stripped from the wood and put in the bins; and yes, the staples are also recyclable material. The wood frames/stakes will be (1) offered to other campaigns for use, (2) shared with gardeners looking for plant supports, and (3) broken down further and recycled if they are in poor condition. Nothing will be wasted nor neglected."
Tuesday September 4, 2007 - 04:13pm (PDT)