Washington lawmaker accused of belittling staff faces new scrutiny

A Republican state lawmaker accused last year of berating and bullying staff is in trouble again.

A report released Monday found state Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, violated legislative conduct rules when she publicly identified three people interviewed for an investigation whose names had been redacted.

Caldier provided those names to reporters in December in her response to the House investigation that concluded she had repeatedly belittled, berated and swore at staff members, leaving some “traumatized.”

By sharing the names, she violated a workplace policy prohibiting retaliation against anyone who submits a complaint or serves as a witness in an investigation, the new report states.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/05/06/washington-lawmaker-accused-of-belittling-staff-faces-new-scrutiny/