Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino nabbed a legal victory on Monday in his fight to display a huge "Vote For Trump" sign atop an old factory his company purchased and restored.
Constantino has brought nearly a thousand jobs to Amsterdam, NY. One would think Mayor Michael Cinquanti would be bending over backward to keep such a pillar of the community happy, but no. Cinquanti sued to keep the sign covered, claiming it was a danger to the safety of local motorists.
But a New York judge ruled for Constantino. As reported by ABC News10:
The City of Amsterdam said the lighted sign, which can be seen from the Thruway, violated city codes including Amsterdam City Code 250-40(A)(10): No sign shall be higher than the height limit in the district where such sign is located, nor shall any sign be placed on the roof of any building. Amsterdam City Code 250-40(A)(10): No sign shall advertise a product or a service not principally available on the premises where such sign is located. And Amsterdam City Code 250-40(E): All signs of a temporary nature, such as political posters, banners and signs of a similar nature, including school, church or civic functions, shall be permitted for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days, without permit or fee, provided that such signs are not attached to fences, trees, utility poles, regulatory signs or the like; and, further, provided that such signs are not placed in a position that will obstruct or impair vision or traffic in any manner. Such signs may not represent a commercial product, activity or enterprise and shall not exceed 30 square feet per side.
Constantino hosted a party to celebrate, and hundreds of Amsterdam locals turned out to raise a glass. Cheers!
