July 31, 2023 3:00 a.m.

On Friday, the Oregon House Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek urging the immediate review of all commutations granted by former Governor Kate Brown.

A release from the caucus said lawmakers stated their appreciation for Governor Kotek’s action in ending the commutation of Jesse Lee Calhoun. That man is now a person of interest in the killing of at least four women in the Portland metro area. They said however, that action is not enough.

The GOP lawmakers wrote, “The unprecedented commutations undertaken by Governor Brown bypassed many of the existing safeguards that are in place for our current parole and probation system. House Republicans encourage you to do the right thing for Oregonians and give those commutations the due diligence they should have received in the first place”.

A copy of the letter to Governor Kotek is linked to this story at www.541radio.com