“Mr. Nisley was the only person who submitted an application for appointment as Jefferson County DA,” said Richard Lane, General Counsel to Gov. Tina Kotek. “We intend to review the application, references, and support letters for the Governor’s consideration.”

“When you lie to me, I look at the person that is supposed to be a leader of our officers and wonder, where did I fail? Disappointment is huge.”  - Former TD Police Chief Jay Waterbury to Former Police Officer Jeff Kienlen in 2011. Oregon State Bar’s recent opinion dismissing the ethical violation complaint against Eric Nisley and Leslie Wolf also notes that Nisley should have disclosed the above statement in its entirety in regard to former TD police officer Jeff Kienlen.