Court blocks large Trump sign atop Amsterdam building from being lighted up

The city of Amsterdam has obtained a court order blocking the Sticker Mule CEO from illuminating its large Vote for Trump sign atop its building.

Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti said the Montgomery Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order Friday and scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 8.

The Sticker Mule CEO has a political action committee supporting the bid of former President Donald Trump.

Cinquanti said the PAC had come to the city code enforcement office in August with a description of what they wanted to install. They were informed that they would need a variance because of the height of the sign. Also, the city’s code states that the signs atop a business must relate to the business underneath.

Cinquanti said those variances were never obtained.

Chief among the city’s concerns is safety. The building is in a highly visible location that can be seen from the Thruway, according to the mayor.

“It’s a picture opportunity. Today, people with cell phones slowing down, pulling off the side of the road. Our biggest concern was traffic safety,“ Cinquanti said.

NewsChannel 13 was told earlier on Friday that there is a sign lighting ceremony scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m.

We have reached out to Sticker Mule for further comment. We will let you know if we hear back.