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Sheriff urges update to Camas County catering permit ordinance last changed in 1976

Camas County Board of Commissioners · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff Travis Martin, with Chief Deputy Lenker, raised questions about the county's catering permit rules, noting they were "last updated in 1976 by Ordinance No 13," and requested the board consider updating the ordinance to reflect current regulations.

Sheriff Travis Martin told the board on March 16 that the county's catering permit ordinance needs review, noting it was "last updated in 1976 by Ordinance No 13." Chief Deputy Lenker joined the sheriff in raising questions about whether current regulations are adequate for today's catering and special-event practices.

The minutes record the request for an ordinance update but do not show a formal motion or a timeline for drafting revisions. The entry identifies the existing authority as "Ordinance No 13" and flags it as dated (1976); the board did not record an immediate decision to direct staff to draft changes in these minutes.