Oregon state representative created hostile environment at Capitol, conduct committee finds
The House Committee on Conduct voted Rep. Diego Hernandez created a hostile work environment for women at the state Capitol in Salem.
Author: Maggie Vespa
Updated: 7:26 PM PST February 3, 2021
SALEM, Ore. — Hearings into the conduct of Oregon State Rep. Diego Hernandez continued Wednesday after a committee of his fellow lawmakers earlier this week decided he, on multiple occasions, created a hostile work environment for women at the Capitol.
One of those women, who the committee declined to name, testified Tuesday evening. She told the House Committee on Conduct she initially wanted to remain anonymous but decided to speak out after watching Rep. Hernandez (D-Portland), over the course of the nine-month investigation, release multiple statements to the media.