The Moore County Democratic Party chairman resigned following charges of two counts of misdemeanor larceny of political signs.
Lowell Simon, who is also a candidate in the N.C. House of Representative District 78 race against Republican Rep. Neal Jackson, was arrested last week and is accused of stealing campaign signs.
On Oct. 10, at approximately 5:25 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy working in the West End area observed Lowell Simon, 68, of West End, allegedly removing campaign signs from the roadside along Seven Lakes Drive, said Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields in a press release.Â
The deputy, responding to an unrelated call at the time, later followed up at Simon’s residence, where the signs were found in his vehicle. Simon admitted to removing the signs, which were recovered and returned to their original owner, said Fields.
Friday morning, a warrant for Simon’s arrest was issued.Â
The Moore County Democratic Party announced Simon’s resignation as chair on Monday.
“While we appreciate the hard work and dedication he has shown to the Democratic Party and the community, the Moore County Democratic Party cannot and will not condone the tampering of political signs or any other illegal activity,” said interim Chair of the Moore County Democratic Party Monique Baker. “Mr. Simon has offered an apology for his actions, as well as his resignation, both of which have been accepted by the MCDP.
“We believe in the importance of freedom of expression and speech, and hope that local law enforcement will continue to enforce such laws that protect those freedoms fairly and without bias across party lines.
“As we move forward, our focus will remain on electing Democrats up and down the ballot in this critical election. Together, we are committed to promoting the values of justice, fairness, and freedom that our Party holds dear, and we look forward to building a better future for all in Moore County.”
*2020 file photo of Lowell Simon/Contributed photo.
