State Democratic Party chairman Stephen Bittel is stepping down after a report detailing the hostile and “creepy” work environment he created for women.
The effective date of the resignation isn’t set, but Bittel said he would work with the FDP to set a date to elect his successor.
No one accused Bittel of physically groping or assaulting them, but the environment he created made women feel uncomfortable.
One woman called him “creepy,” another said “there was always a lot of boob stuff in his office,” according to a report by Politico. Another said Bittel was “very demeaning” and cited his inappropriate comments, especially about women’s breasts, as the reason she left.
Bittel responded to the report with an apology and pledged to “do better.”
“Every person, regardless of their gender, race, age or sexuality should be treated with respect and valued for their hard work and contributions to our community and if any of my comments or actions did not reflect that belief, I am deeply sorry,” Bittel told Politico.
Bittel couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Friday.