Marion County to investigate its culture following sexual harassment and discrimination allegations

Marion County Courthouse (Salem Reporter file)

Marion County plans to hire an independent auditor to investigate the county’s culture following allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination by a public works employee.

County spokeswoman Jolene Kelley said Wednesday the county will conduct a “cultural audit.” Details are scant, but Kelley said they hoped it would help with handling such issues in the future.

“It’s a broad look across the county to see if there’s anything we…