Rastetter seeks election as Clackamas County justice of the peace

By Oswego Chronicle staff · October 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Kathleen Rastetter is seeking election as Clackamas County Justice of the Peace on Nov. 3, 2026. The county’s November candidate filings list her for the office.

According to the county’s appointment announcement, Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Rastetter effective Jan. 1, 2026, to fill the position created by Judge Karen Brisbin’s retirement.

The county describes Rastetter as an experienced civil litigator who previously served as a pro tem judge and worked in the County Counsel’s office.

The Justice Court handles violations, including traffic citations, small claims and civil cases up to $10,000, and landlord-tenant evictions in Clackamas County.

No submitted Surround Sound Media questionnaire response was identified for this profile. No campaign issue positions are attributed to Rastetter here.

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