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Doña Ana’s Democratic Legislative Delegation Calls for Investigation into Vasquez Allegations

John Vasquez

 

Las Cruces – Yesterday, after official allegations of sexual harassment against Commissioner Vasquez came to light, Democratic Senators Mary Kay Papen (SD38), Bill Soules (SD-37), and Jeff Steinborn (SD-36) and Democratic Representatives Doreen Gallegos (HD-52), Bealquin “Bill” Gomez (HD-34), Bill McCamley (HD-33), Angelica Rubio (HD-35), Nathan Small (HD-36), and Joanne Ferrary (HD-37) released the following statement:

“As elected officials it’s essential that we conduct ourselves professionally and treat all citizens with respect. We are very troubled by reports of Doña Ana County Commissioner John Vasquez engaging in harassment and unwanted sexual behavior.  We stand with the women who have come forward and been affected by this behavior, and call on Doña Ana County to immediately investigate and take action.”