Several lawn signs for Livingston Public Schools Board of Education candidate Fang Gong were stolen late on Friday night, September 1, according to several reports taken by Livingston Police officers.
Officers took four separate reports for theft of lawn signs supporting Gong. These included two on Irving Avenue, one on Mt. Pleasant Parkway, and oneonSouthAshby Avenue.
“As the school year starts to enroll this week, I wish the Livingston school community a safe, healthy, and enriching academic journey ahead. At the same time, I feel both saddened and disappointed about the situation with my campaign signs, particularly as I remain hopeful for a clean and fair election,” Gong said in a statement to the Tribune. “My empathy goes out to those in our community who have been disturbed by this unsettling behavior. To the individuals involved, it’s essential to understand that such actions have impactful consequences - not just for candidates but for the overall integrity of our democratic process. I encourage everyone to stay vigilant and have faith that our police department is committed to our collective safety.”
The Livingston Detective Bureau is investigating the matter.
