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Whatcom probe on harassment investigation shows ‘systemic failure’
The county paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints about a former Public Works director, whose behavior, employees said, was an “open secret.”
The county paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints about a former Public Works director, whose behavior, employees said, was an “open secret.”
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Republican challenger David Olson participated in a live debate Thursday night.
Shaun Scott, a Democratic Socialist, and Andrea Suarez, whom the party calls “not a bona fide Democrat,” vie to succeed the longtime lawmaker.
Harrell balanced the $250 million deficit with more than $200 million from the Jumpstart Payroll Expense Tax, plus the elimination of 159 city jobs.