SALEM, Oregon, April 19 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Governor Kotek Appoints New Director to Lead Oregon Public Defense Commission, Outlines Expectations for the Agency Governor directs new leader to start with local solutions in six counties where underrepresented crisis is worst Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced new leadership for the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) and outlined expectations for their work t  more