Andrea “Andy” Pease wanted a “green” alternative to the lawn signs used in most political races, and she found it: t-shirts.
The candidate for San Luis Obispo City Council decided to have her campaign logo printed on orange t-shirts and stretch them over a simple metal frame stuck into the ground. With the sleeves tucked in, they look like normal lawn signs.
“They’re great. When the election is over people can wash and wear them.” – Pease, candidate for San Luis Obispo City Council
Most campaign signs contain plastic that can’t be recycled, so they pile up in garages or in the landfill. Cardboard signs are a more ecological alternative, but if moistened by rain or a sprinkler they fall apart.
Environmental protection is a focus of Pease’s campaign, so finding an alternative to the traditional campaign sign was a priority. The idea came from looking at signs that used thin sheets of non-recyclable plastic stretched over a metal frame, almost like a plastic bag. Pease and her campaign team thought there must be a better way, and the “T-sign” idea was born.
Pease said her priorities on City Council will be policies and programs to improve housing options and affordability, promote a sustainable water supply, encourage head-of-household jobs, and implement climate action.
For more information about the candidate and getting a sign, go to: andyforslo.com