The Town of Milton has asked the campaign office of Conservative MP Lisa Raitt to “comply” with the town’s election sign bylaw No. 011-2018.

Darryl Demille of the Milton Conservative Association said in an email that “a bylaw officer” came to their office on Aug. 22 about the wording of their digital advertisements.

“We were not aware that paid digital advertising were covered by the election signs bylaws. Now, that it has been brought to our attention, we will have them changed to comply with the request of the town,” said the campaign chair.

He added: “It was never our intention to not comply with the bylaw. We are all volunteers here on the Milton riding association and we always want to and will follow the rules.“

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Last week, the Town said that they received complaints relating to a potential violation of the bylaw, though it didn’t specifically state whether that refers to the ad on a digital screen located near Bronte and Main streets that’s promoting the re-election of Raitt.

In a statement late last week, the Town said they’re “looking into” the matter.

“Billboards and other types of electronic signs are considered an election sign when used for election purposes and cannot be placed earlier than the day that the writ of election is issued,” the town said in an email.

“Signs found in violation of this bylaw may result in enforcement action by the Town of Milton’s Municipal Law Enforcement Unit.”

A reader pointed out that the ad has been running for more than a week and that it's also being displayed on a digital screen in a different location.