Oregon Forestry second-in-command fired over ‘drama filled and volatile’ relationship with subordinate

By Noelle Crombie
Oregon Live
November 4, 2024
Category: Health & Safety
Region: United States, US West

Oregon’s deputy forester was fired last week after an investigation determined he had a sexual relationship with a subordinate for about two years. Mike Shaw, the second highest ranking official at the state Department of Forestry, had been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 6. His last day with the agency was Thursday, according to a letter State Forester Cal Mukumoto sent Shaw. …“In making this decision, although it is not necessary to list any specific grounds, I considered factors that include my responsibility as agency head to safeguard the interests of this agency and make leadership decisions in alignment with the agency’s mission and my strategic goals,” Mukumoto told Shaw. …A former Forestry manager earlier this year complained about Shaw, alleging he and another agency manager undermined diversity and inclusion efforts by sidelining her. That complaint does not appear to be tied to Shaw’s termination.

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