Sticker Mule sues in New York court over pro-Trump signature

Sticker Mule has placed a “Vote For Trump” sign on a building in Amsterdam, New York. There is now a risk of a lawsuit. Photo courtesy of court documents.

Grant Egelston, a code enforcement official, accused the 100-foot-wide sign on the roof of 26 Elk St. of violating city law because it was a “dangerous distraction” that would “impair the flow of traffic” on local streets affect.

The city also argued that the sign violated a city code that requires a sign on a business to refer to the business below it, and that Donald Trump had no connection to the business.

Egelston fears that the “novelty” of the sign, which Sticker Mule and the property owner plan to illuminate at night, could lead to injuries to drivers and passengers by causing an accident, especially if people slow down to photograph the sign .

The code enforcement official said Sticker Mule contacted him in August about installing the sign and he informed the company that several permits and variances would be required before the sign could be installed.

But the company put up the sign anyway, Egelston said. He first noticed the sign on Tuesday. Despite the city's objections, Sticker Mule held a “sign lighting ceremony” and invited the public to attend. The event is scheduled for Monday.

According to court documents, the city sought an injunction to stop the ceremony. The court allowed an injunction until Tuesday, when Sticker Mule was ordered to appear in court to argue why an injunction should not be issued.

The sign coincides with the launch of StickerPAC, a political action group founded by Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino.

“I created a beautiful sign designed by local artists to bring the much-needed enthusiasm to Upstate, NY that we need to reignite economic growth. The sign symbolizes the return of manufacturing to America and elevates our hometown skyline,” he said in a statement to WNYT.

“Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, it is a tourist attraction that will bring economic activity to Amsterdam, New York, making it a huge win for everyone. Only very partisan and short-sighted politicians would object to this.”