Tigard mayor ‘bad mouthed’ councilors and staff, created ‘uncivil’ work environment, investigation finds

An outside investigation into former Tigard Mayor Heidi Lueb found that she “bad mouthed” city councilors and staff and created an unprofessional work environment before resigning earlier this week.

The investigation , conducted by attorney Michael Tom, concluded that Lueb violated the city’s “respectful workplace” policy. A report, written by Tom and obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive through a public records request, described a handful of instances where staff members alleged that Lueb bullied or lashed out against them or other employees.

“It is apparent from the almost unanimous and consistent reporting by city councilors and staff that Mayor Lueb engages in a pattern of negative behavior and conduct,” wrote Tom, the founder of Northwest Workplace Investigations who has regula