2-14-2019
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — An outside investigation into improper conduct allegations against former Sen. Kevin Ranker found he sexually harassed a former legislative assistant and created a hostile work environment for her once she left to work for a state agency.
The 10-page report by an investigator with a Seattle law firm was released by the Senate Friday.
Ranker, a Democrat from Orcas Island, resigned days before the 2019 legislative session started last month.
Secretary of the Senate Brad Hendrickson said that while violation of Senate policy occurred, no disciplinary action will be taken because Ranker resigned.