Nehilah Grand-Pierre
•6/11/2026
David Morton, a homeowner on Cornwallis Parkway, is facing over $2,000 in fines after city officials cited his anti-Donald Trump signs for violating code compliance, and he now plans to sue the city. “Well, friends of mine will tell you that when I’m right, I’m like a pit bull,” Morton said. “This picture shows that this blue line here is the city right-of-way, which is what my citation was based on. They said that my signs were in the city right-of-way."City officials argued during a hearing that Morton’s signs violated multiple regulations, including being less than six feet from the road, exceeding the size limit of two by two feet, and having more than three signs displayed. “That’s when I gave him a warning and told him I’d be back the next week to see if he complied, but he didn’t,” said Code Officer Frank John during the hearing. Morton argued that he moved his signs after receiving the warning, but was ultimately found guilty during the hearing. Despite the ruling, Morton remains determined to fight the fines.“They are 100% concerned with what the signs say,” Morton said. Morton told Gulf Coast News he plans on hiring a lawyer and will sue the city. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.
