The Kenai Peninsula Borough paid $267,000 to settle a pair of workplace complaints alleging bullying and discrimination by Charlie Pierce, the borough’s departing mayor and a Republican candidate for governor. (via AlaskaBeacon)
alleging bullying and discrimination by Charlie Pierce, the borough’s departing mayor and a Republican candidate for governor. Only one of the settlements has been previously disclosed to the public. after a public records request seeking copies of all settlements involving Pierce.
According to the text of the settlement, Saner wrote a complaint to the borough’s lead attorney and Pierce’s chief of staff in December, alleging “illegal acts” related to Saner’s employment with the borough. As part of the agreement, Saner agreed to “withdraw and rescind any allegations of bullying related to employment with the KPB” and to withdraw a request that he speak publicly about the issue.