Modoc County delays billboard lease while counsel reviews content restrictions

Apr 14, 2026

The board postponed a commercial lease for billboard space with Lamar Companies after staff and supervisors raised concerns about whether the county can restrict political or other messages; legal and insurance implications will be reviewed before the board considers revised language.

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Heather Kelly, representing the Modoc County Air Pollution Control District, asked the board to authorize a commercial lease of billboard space to Lamar Companies that would bring $2,000 annually to the district.

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