Rep. Sutherland reprimanded for berating, swearing at security chief
OLYMPIA — State Rep. Robert Sutherland of Granite Falls received a written reprimand Friday for violating legislative conduct rules when he berated and swore at the House chief of security on the Capitol grounds earlier this month, and later tried to retaliate against the employee.
In a six-page letter, Bernard Dean, chief clerk of the House, describes “inappropriate behavior” by Sutherland and criticizes him for giving “multiple contradictory versions” of events in a seeming attempt to absolve himself.
Your response to date reflects a lack of accountability as you continue to blame others for your actions,” Dean wrote. “Therefore, we believe this reprimand is necessary to impress upon you the serious nature of your actions.”
Sutherland must take a “refresher course” on respectful workplace expectations and attend “constructive conflict coaching” approved and paid for by the House, according to the reprimand letter. This must be done by June 30, 2022, or his access to legislative staff will be restricted, Dean wrote.
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