Probe finds 'offensive behavior' by St. Paul mayor but not sexual harassment

Key Points:

• St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her was found by the city's Human Resources Department to have engaged in "offensive and inappropriate behavior" with city employees, but allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation were not substantiated.
• An outside investigation revealed claims including Her making "orgasmic noises" in the police gym, altering photos at police headquarters, and sharing offensive material, creating an uncomfortable work environment.
• The HR department recommended that Mayor Her maintain professional boundaries, attend workplace conduct training, and hire an executive coach at her own expense.
• Mayor Her apologized for crossing professional lines and stated she would comply with the HR department's recommendations, expressing relief that sexual harassment and retaliation claims were unsubstantiated.
• St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry’s attorney criticized the city’s handling of the investigation as a "sanitized, self-serving whitewash," citing multiple witnesses who confirmed the mayor’s inappropriate behavior in the police gym.