Your election sign can cost you the vote, right?
Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it. You know, you see a lot of things on social media around election time, but a post I spotted on r/SaintJohnNB really caught my eye. Someone put it out there, plain as day: "If your election sign blocks my view when I’m trying to turn not a street I’m not voting for you." Now, I'll tell you what, that's the kind of blunt, honest feedback you only get from a Maritimer who’s had enough.
### Why Your Sign Placement Actually Matters
This isn't just a funny internet post; it's a real sentiment, and it makes a lot of sense if you live here. Think about trying to turn left off Rothesay Road onto one of those side streets, or even just pulling out of a driveway on Paradise Row, right? Visibility is already a challenge with our hills and tight corners, and then you add a big ol' election sign blocking your line of sight. It's not just an inconvenience; it can be downright dangerous.
* **Safety First:** When a sign obstructs your view at an intersection, it creates a hazard. People here navigate tricky spots daily, and adding to that stress isn't a good look for any candidate. * **Respect for Residents:** It shows a lack of consideration. Campaigning is one thing, but making daily life harder for the folks you want to represent? That'll rub people the wrong way, and rightfully so. * **The "So What" for Saint John:** Every election, you see signs popping up like dandelions after a spring rain. But if you're a candidate, you need to remember that the people driving down King Street, heading towards the harbour, or trying to get around uptown? They notice these things. It's a small detail, sure, but in a city like Saint John, where folks are practical and value common sense, it really does make a difference when it comes to who earns their trust and, more importantly, their vote. Don't block the view; just don't.
Our own MiTL Mornings crew is digging into this and other local stories. Catch them live at mornings.live.