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Edward Salib

Edward Salib

Article | Institute for Justice

Edward Salib operated a Winchell’s Donut House franchise in Mesa.

January 8, 2003 | First Amendment

Mesa, AZ Signs

Vindicating Free Speech: Doughnut Entrepreneur Punches Holes In City of Mesa Sign Ordinance That Chills Speech

In August 2002, a Mesa “code enforcement officer” forced Edward Salib to remove every one of his corporate-issued signs advertising the monthly specials, such as frozen mocha cappuccinos and a three-for-one doughnut special, from his Winchell’s Donut House’s windows. A City ordinance prevents businesses in the downtown redevelopment area from covering more than 30 percent…

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