Marion County department manager accused of harassment no longer employed

Update, 5 p.m.: The county has released additional information.

Marion County confirmed Monday the public works manager accused of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment is no longer employed there.

The departure comes nearly two weeks after alleged behavior by Don Newell sparked protests at Marion County’s board of commissioners meetings in October.

Union officials say he was fired, but the county has refused to address the specifics publicly, saying they do not discuss personnel issues.