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08/11/2024

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10/13/2023

Strong data bolstering opposition to digital billboards proposed by the La Mesa City Council!
Great reporting by East County Magazine!

Printer-friendly version October 2023 Articlesdigital billboardselectronic billboardsLa MesaPublic records search by ECM finds 1,805 accidents, including 20 fatalities and 673 injuries from 2018 to the present By Miriam Raftery October 12, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – On Sept. 27, the La Mes...

07/28/2023

La Mesa City Council rejects Digital Billboards! Thanks for your help persuading them!

On July 25, the City Council of La Mesa, California, took a significant stand against the installation of dual-sided digital billboards adjacent to Interstate 8 near the interchange with State Route 125. The proposed project by outdoor advertiser Clear Channel Outdoor faced strong opposition from co...

07/24/2023

Use this link to tell the La Mesa City Council NO Digital Billboards on Interstate 8!

TELL LA MESA CITY COUNCIL: No Digital Billboards in our Community!

07/15/2023

City Council votes on digital ad kiosks on Monday - use Scenic America's link below to tell them NO!

The City Council will be meeting on Monday, July 17 to vote on the proposed partnership between the City of San Diego and IKE Smart Cities to bring visual pollution in the form of "digital wayfinding kiosks" to city sidewalks. This is the second of three votes on this proposal.

06/07/2023

We're not giving up!

Supporters say the kiosks will help tourists get around, boost public safety, help homeless people and generate millions for the city

06/03/2023

Tell the City Council NO to digital ad kiosks downtown!

The San Diego City Council is poised to abandon its pioneering opposition to cluttered outdoor advertising by approving as many as 75 giant digital ad kiosks downtown.

05/31/2023

Tell the San Diego City Council to vote No on Tuesday, June 6, on a proposal for up to 75 giant digital ad kiosks downtown!

The digital kiosks proposal is due to be heard by the San Diego City Council during the 2 PM session of their meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. It will be item 334 on the agenda.

04/01/2023

Outdoor advertisers have our county in their sights - get ready to say NO!

03/28/2023

Say NO today, to digital billboards on Interstate 8 in La Mesa!

TELL LA MESA CITY COUNCIL: No Digital Billboards in our Community!

03/28/2023

Tell the La Mesa City Council NO to four digital billboards on Interstate 8!
Due to be considered at tomorrow's 6 pm meeting.
Agenda Item 5.3
Go here to voice your opposition! Use the Comment tool.

LA MESA CITY COUNCILAGENDAA Regular MeetingMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.Location:City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison AvenueLa Mesa, CaliforniaElected Officials:Mayor Mark ArapostathisVice Mayor Colin ParentCouncilmember Patricia N. DillardCouncilmember Laura Lothia...

03/24/2023

The San Diego City Council is considering adding 50 digital ad kiosks downtown, even though outdoor ads worsen inequality.

From billboards to posters, adverts are everywhere and can be an eyesore for anyone – but for communities they target the most, they’re also a public health risk.