The settlement with Elizabeth Bakalar ends a series of lawsuits triggered when Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his former chief of staff asked state employees to submit resignation letters. (via AlaskaBeacon)
The post said more than half of the proceeds will go toward taxes and attorney fees, with the remainder split between Bakalar and her ex-husband.
Bakalar’s comments appeared on the same blog that formed much of the basis for her firing. The state argued in filings with the District Court that her critical comments regarding Dunleavy and former President Donald Trump cast doubt on her ability to work as a neutral attorney for the Alaska Division of Elections.
Rather than risk a decision that could have overturned Sedwick’s initial decision, Bakalar elected to settle, she said by phone on Tuesday. Bakalar was represented by Juneau attorney Mark Choate after ACLU attorneys originally brought the lawsuit; the state hired of Lane Powell, a private firm, on defense. Jamieson deferred comment to the Department of Law.
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