Labor Complaint Against City Council Candidate Alleges Racist Treatment at City's Community Safety Division
Briefly

The complaint filed against Lisa Freeman alleges a history of discrimination against BIPOC individuals and claims she created a hostile workplace for employees, particularly those of color.
The Office of Violence Prevention has relied heavily on BIPOC staff for outreach programs aimed at reducing youth violence in communities of color, which highlights the plight of Black Portlanders.
Employee complaints and exit rates from the Office of Violence Prevention suggest structural issues within the city that have failed to support its diverse workforce, particularly for non-white staff members.
Freeman's tenure in the Community Safety Division saw several complaints of workplace hostility, culminating in her campaign amid ongoing allegations of discrimination against former BIPOC employees.
Read at Portland Mercury
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