Colfax ‘green river’ delayed

A Colfax version of a Green River ordinance, which would require registration of door-to-door vendors in town, was delayed again at the Oct. 5 council session. Mayor Norma Becker and city council members have pushed for the ordinance after getting complaints this summer of traveling sales teams working late at night and using pressure tactics. Council members have also questioned the legality of street vendors operating along Main Street.

Colfax Chief Bill Hickman has done research for preparing an ordinance. A vote on the proposal was tabled last month after City Attorney Bruce Ensley advised...