Who Is Dale Caldwell? New Jersey Governor Calls on Her Lieutenant to Resign
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign after an investigation confirmed he violated workplace rules and ethics, including sexual harassment. The report detailed inappropriate comments, misuse of his position, and bringing personal guests to ticketed events without paying.Key Facts
- Dale Caldwell is New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state.
- An investigation found Caldwell made a sexual comment to a female staffer and engaged in sexual harassment.
- He used his role to try to promote a state employee he was romantically involved with, which broke ethics rules.
- Caldwell brought personal guests to seven ticketed events without paying or getting approval.
- The investigation began after a letter from a New Jersey resident accused him of inappropriate behavior during taxpayer-funded trips.
- Caldwell denied the comment but investigators did not find his denial believable.
- Governor Sherrill gave Caldwell a deadline to resign following the report.
- Caldwell has a background in education, ministry, and university leadership.
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