Wasco County Commissioners approved the first reading of amendments to the Nuisance and Abatement Ordinances and a Code Compliance Penalty Ordinance recommend by legal counsel. The changes essentially update and make clear the procedures for how the County proceeds when it receives a nuisance complaint. County Code Compliance Officer Ted Palmer told Commissioners the changes aim to make the enforcement process easier for citizens to understand. Palmer and County Community Development Director Kelly Howsley-Glover emphasized the goal remains voluntary compliance whenever possible. Second readings of the ordinances are planned for the Commission’s December 18 meeting.