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County attorney seeks due‑process language in Eddy County vegetation‑nuisance ordinance revisions
Summary
Joshua Mack reviewed modifications to the vegetation nuisance ordinance and County Attorney Cas Tabor requested added language to ensure due process before the county clears property and places a lien, citing procedural protections prior to enforcement.
An update to Eddy County's vegetation nuisance ordinance prompted a request from the county attorney for stronger due‑process safeguards.
Joshua R. Mack reviewed the changes to the vegetation ordinance for the board. County Attorney Cas Tabor said that before the county cleans a property and places a lien on that property, the ordinance should include explicit due‑process language.
Tabor told commissioners: "Before we clean someone's property and place a lien on that property, there has to be due process." The exchange indicates the county attorney will work with staff to add procedural protections to the draft ordinance before enforcement actions that lead to liens.
The board received the update; no formal ordinance vote occurred during the meeting and the item remains under discussion for additional wording to clarify enforcement procedures and legal safeguards.
