Mayor Dave Cieslewicz is scheduled to release new policies on sexual harassment early today.
In a presentation this morning, Cieslewicz will direct all city managers to begin training themselves and their staffs on the new policy to ensure understanding, adherence and enforcement of those policies, Cieslewicz said in a statement.
The changes to city policy, the first since 2000, will take effect in the wake of alleged sexual misconduct of Bob D'Angelo, former president of the Overture Center for the Arts.
According to statements from Janet Piraino, Cieslewicz's chief of staff, the timing is coincidental and the new rules were in the works for months.
The new policies and training will accompany a city investigation into the \workplace atmosphere"" at the Overture Center led by Piraino and Monona Terrace Director Jim Hess that began Friday.
One of the highest-paid city employees, D'Angelo, 61, made $118,300 annually before his voluntary resignation Sept. 20.
Before D'Angelo's retirement takes effect on Nov. 19, the 15th anniversary of his appointment as Director of the Madison Civic Center, he will receive $73,000 in cash and health coverage for accrued sick leave.
The complaint said D'Angelo repeatedly asked Everson to perform oral sex on him.
""If he didn't say the words, he just made an 'O' with his mouth and pointed to his [penis],"" according to the complaint.
In her complaint, Everson, 51, said some will disbelieve her allegations because she worked as a topless dancer before the city hired her.
""Why did I speak out now?"" Everson wrote. ""I think it's because I want my life to matter, to make a difference. ... I need to speak out for all those women who never could or never would, whether it be out of fear or shame or for whatever reason, it isn't important; all that matters is that I make my voice heard.""
