Press release from Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson:
On May 17th at 6pm at Arcata City Hall there will be a meeting to discuss the false allegations against me.
The allegations against me are from a time in my life when I was recovering from a personal tragedy. That, in addition to some ongoing personal challenges, contributed to the present circumstances.
It should be clear that at no time did I sexually proposition anyone. Also at no time did any staff advise me that any interactions were unwelcome. The investigation and findings seem to be a political play meant to take advantage of my tragedy for the power of a select few.
For anyone who cross references the 29 page report summary against me with the provided texts and emails within the 600 page report, it will be clear that much of the report comes to false and biased conclusions.
There is no evidence that I ever expected anything from the staff member at issue. In the report produced by the City’s own investigator, there is an abundance of evidence showing she enjoyed spending time with me, she looked forward to it, and she encouraged it. She baked me cookies, offered me food she brought from home, sent me pictures of her vacations, and she sent me many unsolicited texts and emails after work hours and on the weekends. Our relationship was 100% consensual. The 600-page report is filled with this evidence and it was completely ignored by the investigator, showing the investigator’s clear bias against me.
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