SchelkophVCValley City  (CSi)  Valley City Administrator David Schelkoph has brought a grievance against Valley City Mayor, Bob Werkhoven, accusing Werkhoven of creating an abusive and hostile work environment.

Schelkoph said that the mayor told city commissioners and the city attorney that his goal once re-elected in 2014 was to get rid of KLJ and the City Administrator.

Schelkoph said City Attorney Russ Myhre and City Commissioners Duane Magnuson and Matt Pedersen have all said this statement is true.

Schelkoph said the mayor has been hyper-critical to him when the mayor speaks to him in private or public meetings. Schelkoph added that  Mayor Werkhoven’s behavior is unprofessional and degrading.

Schelkoph says the mayor did not follow proper protocol concerning a sexual harassment allegation against Police Chief Fred Thompson and a “Toy Gun” incident involving Chief Thompson and a Valley City citizen.

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