Today, attorney Luther Wright with the law firm Ogletree Deakins delivered the results of his investigation regarding issues at the Metropolitan Department of Emergency Communications. Specifically, the investigation reviewed 1) reports of sexual harassment by a work colleague in the Department of Emergency Communications; 2) the Metropolitan Government’s response to any complaint filed by Hannah McGuire or other employees; and 3) whether any Metro employee failed to properly investigate any such claims.
This afternoon, Mayor O’Connell provided the following statement:
“Today, I received a report outlining serious factual findings substantiated against Director Steve Martini and the functions he oversees. I asked for his resignation and he declined. He has been placed on administrative leave pending disciplinary action, and we will commence the formal disciplinary process immediately.”
An acting director has been appointed.
This is an ongoing personnel matter, and the administration will not be making further comments until the process concludes.
