thompsonFredValley City (CSi) Valley City’s Police Chief has now filed a grievance against Mayor Bob Werkhoven, for creating a hostile work environment.

Additionally,  a police Lt.,  the City Attorney, & City Administrator have brought grievances.  See list below.

Thompson says since his appointment as Police Chief indiviuals have expressed to him that Mayor Werkhoven hated Lt. David Swenson. Thompson says the Mayor’s comments and refusal to perform his duties as mayor in a ceremony promoting Swenson during a city commission meeting are rude, improper and inappropriate.

Thompson, in his grievance statement, questioned why the mayor never talked to him about rumors of sexual harassment against Thompson.

Thompson says according to City Administrator David Schelkoph no employee submitted any complaint alleging any instances of sexual harassment against Chief Thompson.

Thompson is represented by attorney Joseph Larson.

CSiNewsNOW News Background:  

June 2010:  Werkhoven defeats incumbent Mayor Mary Lee Nielsen

January 2012:  Werkhoven survives recall election defeating former police chief Dean Ross

June 2014:   Werkhoven re-elected,  defeating Jeff Edwards.

January 2016:  City Attorney Russell Myhre and police Lt. David Swenson bring grievances.

January 2016:  Police Chief Fred Thompson brings grievance.

January 2016:  City Administrator David Schelkoph has brought a grievance.

January 2016:  Mayor Werkhoven responds to allegations