Buying local, politicians? Wait…what?

Daylight Savings is like the unofficial start of spring. You know, the time of year when things start growing—flowers, greener grass, election signs.

Valerie Davis for City Council District 5

The political race for Mike Dages’s seat on City Council looks to be interesting; several candidates have filed their papers, and some have started campaigning fairly aggressively. Friend and fellow Sunnyside resident Mike Oz gave me a head’s up yesterday about this sign from Valerie Davis.

Look, I don’t know Valerie, and I wouldn’t rule her out as a candidate, but come on. “Bought local?” With or without my bias about the campaign she’s trying to align with, this phrase just sounds suspect.

Besides, without that tag, there’s plenty of room on the sign for an American flag.

Let the (political) games begin!