In a letter today to Representative Erin Maye Quade, Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, and Lindsey Port, DFL Chairman Ken Martin voiced his support for the establishment of a Task Force on Sexual Harassment at the State Capitol. Per their previous request that the DFL name an expert to the task force, he appointed Former State Senator Tarryl Clark. The full letter is available here.
“This task force is a critical step toward creating a culture of respect at the State Capitol-one that empowers those who have been harassed, holds perpetrators accountable, and deters sexual misconduct in the first place,” DFL Chairman Ken Martin wrote in the letter. “We must work together to tear down the institutional obstacles that keep victims from reporting inappropriate behavior and perpetuate sexual misconduct in the workplace.”
“Per your request that the Minnesota DFL name an expert to serve on this task force, I appoint Former State Senator Tarryl Clark. Her distinguished career in the State Legislature and steadfast advocacy for gender equality make her a perfect fit for the task force. I believe she will add an important voice to this critical conversation.”