HR official says House leadership followed policy on Westlake harassment allegations
The report confirms Westlake’s behavior toward women “created a hostile work environment.”
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Here are the three finalists to fill the House District 40 vacancy
The finalists are Leanna Mack of Utqiagvik, Sandy Shroyer-Beaver of Kotzebue and Eugene Smith of Kotzebue.
Here are the nine people who’ve applied to fill the House District 40 vacancy
The seat was left open after Rep. Dean Westlake resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.
Alaska Democratic Party opens applications to replace Dean Westlake
The Alaska Democratic Party is opening applications to residents of House District 40 to replace the disgraced Rep. Dean Westlake, who resigned last week amid…
Rep. Dean Westlake says he will resign over sexual harassment allegations
The Kiana Democrat initially refused to resign amid calls from his party, House leadership and other legislators to do so.
As allegations pile up on Rep. Westlake, here’s how the Legislature could kick a member out
Taken together, the growing pile of credible allegations will make it almost impossible for the Legislature to not take some sort of action against Westlake.
Rep. Westlake says he won’t resign, ignoring calls to step down amid misconduct allegations
Westlake is accused of misconduct in making unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances towards women in the capitol.
House Majority, Alaska Democratic Party calls for Dean Westlake to resign amid reports of sexual harassment
The first claim against Westlake was made public last week, and the new report exposes the scope of his behavior in Juneau reached far beyond a single incident.
Speaker Edgmon on sexual harassment: ‘Any victim who comes forward must be respected’
Edgmon didn’t comment on a specific instance, but said the recent incidents highlighted the need for a change.
Legislator accused of inappropriate, unwanted advances
A former legislative aide came forward with the accusations because she said she believes her experience in the Legislature isn’t unique.