WerkhovenBob2010Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven  has  responded to some of the allegations filed against him this week.  Links to various news stories below.

He  has denied that he encouraged any citizen to make a complaint to the BCI to have Police Chief Fred Thompson investigated for pulling his service weapon on a citizen with a toy gun.

The response included Werkhoven  saying that he believes City Administrator David Schelkoph did not follow the proper protocol concerning the handling of an allegation of sexual harassment brought to his attention concerning Police Chief Fred Thompson.

Werkhoven also has responded to other grievance filed against him by other city officials.

Quadshot2CSiNewsNOW 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