An Albuquerque city employee got in serious trouble when he headed up the city's and call centers. Three women filed suits claiming he sexually harassed them. But the mayor said he wants to appoint that man to a city oversight committee. Two federal lawsuits are still pending. One suit claims Michael Padilla violated civil rights, while another suit claims Padilla discriminated and retaliated. Also, a memo states the mayor wants Padilla for the job.
City leaders hailed Padilla for overhauling the city's call center. The mayor thought he did such a good job, he asked him to do the same at the city's communication center.
In a memo to city council president Brad Winter, the mayor wants council to confirm Padilla's appointment of the accountability in government oversight committee. There are still some issues pending," Winter said. That baggage is in the form of two lawsuits filed by former female employees of Padilla claiming Padilla made numerous sexual comments. Chaves said he thinks Padilla is a great person for the job, but that he did not know of his legal issues.
In April interview, shortly after the allegations surfaced, Padilla said he never made those statements. He said the women in the lawsuit were angry because he was making major changes at the call centers that they opposed. Live Now. Press enter to search Type to Search. Copy Link. The position is a volunteer on a committee that reviews all of the city's department audits.
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