Witt violated harassment rule with texts, committee finds
June 02 2021
The House Conduct Committee said Brad Witt's intent was not relevant to whether he created a hostile work environment.
State Rep. Brad Witt, D-Clatskanie, violated workplace rules against sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment with a series of texts to a fellow lawmaker in April, a House committee found Tuesday evening, June 1.
But the House Conduct Committee found that, contrary to an allegation against him, Witt did not intend to create a quid pro quo arrangement with Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson in which he would exchange his vote on a bill for a date or sexual favors.