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Ada County denies two peddler/solicitor licenses over drug‑related convictions
Summary
The board voted to deny peddler/solicitor license applications for Aaron Bell and Frank Lopez after staff presented conviction histories; staff said county ordinance disqualifies applicants with drug‑related convictions regardless of when they occurred.
The Ada County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 denied peddler/solicitor license applications for Aaron Bell and Frank Lopez after procurement or licensing staff reported convictions that make each applicant ineligible under county ordinance.
Staff summarized the records: Aaron Bell was eligible on an older assault charge but had a marijuana charge in 2022; procurement staff said drug‑related convictions render applicants ineligible and recommended denial. Frank Lopez has a 2024 misdemeanor battery conviction and prior possession of methamphetamine charges in 2018 and 2020, which staff said also make him ineligible.
Commissioners discussed the ordinance language and whether any elements are governed by state law. Staff said the relevant restrictions are in county ordinance; the board voted to deny both applicants. One commissioner noted that, in practice, conditional licenses can later be revoked if new violations are discovered.
Motion and outcome: A motion to deny the listed applications was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
What remains: Staff indicated they will follow up with licensing records and noted the county has authority under its ordinance to rescind licenses if post‑approval violations come to light.
