Klamath Falls News was sent a letter [November 1, 2018] from Klamath County District Attorney, Eve Costello addressed to, The Citizens of Klamath County. In the letter, DA Costello addresses a quote by Costello about Marijuana that was taken out of context.

The quote on the mailer by Klamath Strong suggests that Costello supports the passage of ballot initiative 18-112.

In the letter to the Citizens of Klamath County, Costello states, “Neither I, nor the Office of the Klamath County District Attorney has a position on Ballot Initiative 18-112. The voters will decide.”

“I am the chief law enforcement officer of Klamath County. As such, I uphold the laws as approved by our citizens. Pass or fail, our office will continue to strive to protect and serve the citizens of Klamath County, including the prosecution of illegal marijuana grows County-wide,” continues Costello.

A copy of the full letter received by Klamath Falls News is below.

Copy of the mailer sent by Klamath Strong.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

To: The Citizens of Klamath County
Re: Misuse of My Statements

Dear Citizens of Klamath County,

I recently viewed a campaign mailer sent by Klamath Strong, the proponents of the initiative to authorize retail sales of cannabis in Klamath Falls. The mailer uses a statement made by me on the subject of County-wide enforcement of marijuana laws; it is taken out of context and is used to suggest to readers that I support the passage of ballot initiative 18-112.

Neither I, nor the Office of the Klamath County District Attorney has a position on Ballot Initiative 18-112. The voters will decide.

I am the chief law enforcement officer of Klamath County. As such, I uphold the laws as approved by our citizens. Pass or fail, our office will continue to strive to protect and serve the citizens of Klamath County, including the prosecution of illegal marijuana grows County-wide.

Sincerely,
Eve Costello
Klamath County District Attorney

Letter provided from the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.