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Akron councilman denies six women’s accusations of harassment.
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Akron councilman denies six women’s accusations of harassment.

Akron Ward 4 Councilman Russ Neal
Akron Ward 4 Councilman Russ Neal

Russ Neal, Akron City Councilman denies the allegations of six women. The human resources investigation also found that he created a hostile work environment.

The investigation was launched after a complaint had been filed in October 2021. According to documents obtained from the Beacon Journal the investigation found some of the allegations credible. There was a pattern of interrupting, talking about, dismissing, badgering and badgering female employees of the city.

Investigative findings revealed disrespectful and demeaning behavior towards women

Margo Sommerville, president of the City Council, said that a woman employee approached her to express concerns about Neal’s interactions with her last fall. The employee filed the complaint with human resource in October 2021.

Other allegations included demeaning and disrespectful behavior, which created a hostile work environment and was based on gender.

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