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Top Gov. Ferguson aide resigns amid workplace complaints

A top aide to Governor Bob Ferguson, Mike Webb, resigned amid allegations of creating a hostile workplace for women in the office, according to a letter released by the governor's office.
Joyce Bruce, Ferguson's legislative liaison, also resigned after complaints about a toxic work environment, according to state lawmakers.
Governor Ferguson expressed regret over the distractions caused by the allegations and acknowledged the need to work on leadership structure.
Democratic House Speaker Laurie Jinkins mentioned that it's too early to assess how these resignations will affect budget negotiations.

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Sequim Gazette

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Tough times for Bob Ferguson as top aide resigns over hostile workplace allegations

The departure of chief strategy officer Mike Webb comes less than a week after Joyce Bruce resigned as Ferguson’s legislative director.

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Gov. Ferguson’s top aide resigns amid staff workplace complaints

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top adviser and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that contributed to the departure of another key administration official. The exit of chief strategy officer Mike Webb is a huge blow to Ferguson at the critical juncture when the governor and legislators are negotiating a path to eliminating a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. One of Ferguson’s most trusted a…

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MY Northwest

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Governor's top aide resigns under cloud of toxic workplace

A top aide to Gov. Bob Ferguson resigned this week amid allegations of creating a hostile workplace for women.

10 days ago·Tacoma, United States

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WA governor loses another team member as chief of staff resigns

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's chief of staff resigned amidst allegations of a hostile work environment, days after his legislative director's departure.

11 days ago·Seattle, United States

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Top advisor to Gov. Ferguson resigns amid toxic workplace allegations

(The Center Square) – A top advisor to Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has resigned amid accusations of creating a toxic workplace environment that contributed to the departure of another

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