May 19 2021
The Clatskanie Democrat was accused of harassment by a fellow state representative, Vikki Breese Iverson.
A Republican state representative who reported she was sexually harassed by a male Democratic colleague via text message in April was not unreasonable in coming to that conclusion and was shaken by the exchange, according to an independent investigator who looked into the matter. But state Rep. Brad Witt, the alleged aggressor, was equally credible when he explained he had no intention of trying to initiate a quid-pro-quo. Respondent did not intend to offer his vote on Complainant s bill, in exchange for a date or sexual favors, or to comment on sexual matters, the investigation concluded.