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A Marinette city ordinance regarding the placement of political signs is the basis of a federal lawsuit. The suit alleges the city requires a permit and a $15 fee to be paid before political signs can be displayed.

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Resident filed suit over political signs

Updated: Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012, 5:46 PM CDT
Published : Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012, 11:32 AM CDT

GREEN BAY - The City of Marinette is denying claims that its sign ordinance is unconstitutional.

Kristin Abbs filed suit in federal court, alleging the city's ordinance - requiring permits and a $15 fee to the city for the right to display the signs - is illegal as it pertains to political signs.

In court documents filed this week, the city's attorney denied the allegations. The city also claims Abbs may not have the standing required to file the suit, and says it wasn't properly served the suit.

A motions hearing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon before Federal Judge William Griesbach. The plantiffs asked for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the city from enforcing the ordinance. Griesbach did not rule on the request earlier this month but the parties are expected to appear in court tomorrow.