Hill’s name is on the list for a state judgeship
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories
SALEM – Gov. Kate Brown has issued a list of applicants for both the Oregon Supreme Court and the state Court of Appeals. Judge Daniel J. Hill of Hermiston is one of the 28 names on that list. The judge for the Sixth Circuit Court is a Hermiston native and a retired Oregon National Guard brigadier general.
Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson said he hopes Hill makes the cut, because of what he could bring to one of the courts, both of which are dominated by judges from the west end of Oregon.
“One thing I’ve always thought the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court needs more of is diversity in representation throughout the state,” Nelson said.
The complete list of those under consideration is:
The following individuals are being considered for appointment:
- Beth A. Allen
- Daniel Bunch
- Thomas M. Christ
- Laura E. Coffin
- Sally A. Curey
- Caroline L. Davidson
- Roger J. DeHoog
- David O. Ferry
- Benjamin N. Gutman
- Kristina Hellman
- Daniel J. Hill
- Norman R. Hill
- Cody B. Hoesly
- Bronson D. James
- Anna M. Joyce
- Robert A. Koch
- Julia E. Markley
- Aruna A. Masih
- Jennifer J. Middleton
- Darleen R. Ortega
- Ramón A. Pagán
- Shenoa L. Payne
- Julene M. Quinn
- James B. Rich
- P.K. Runkles-Pearson
- Peenesh H. Shah
- Andy Simrin
- Douglas L. Tookey
Comments can be submitted to Dustin Buehler, the general counsel for the governor’s office at 503-378-6246 or by email at dustin.e.buehler@oregon.gov.
