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Committee approves nonbinding resolution urging action on DEC workplace culture after employees' testimony

Metropolitan Council Public Health & Safety Committee · December 17, 2025
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Summary

A substitute resolution asking the mayor to pursue investigative or disciplinary actions and other employee-support measures at the Department of Emergency Communications passed the committee after extended debate and a read-in statement alleging mishandled HR processes.

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted to approve a substitute, nonbinding resolution calling on the mayor’s office and DEC leadership to address workplace culture and implement previously requested recommendations.

Sponsor Council member Stiles described the substitute as a request to implement items from the Olgutri Dickens report (2023) and to hold leadership accountable where appropriate. Stiles read a written statement from DEC dispatcher and…

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