Two Rhode Island government officials allegedly made racist, sexist and unprofessional remarks during a business trip to Philadelphia, officials with a development company said in an email that has been made public.
contracted to redevelop an area of ProvidenceDavid Patten, Rhode Island’s director of division of capital asset management and maintenance, and James Thorsen, the now-former administration director, of displaying “bizarre, offensive and unprofessional” behavior during a March 10 trip to inspect a building in Philadelphia.
Patten was also accused of sexual harassment after he made comments about a company official’s appearance and made crude remarks about her husband being out of town, according to anThe email was released last week by Gov. Daniel McKee’s office after the attorney general’s office said they should be made public, according to NBC affiliateGet Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.
Patten and Thorsen did not immediately return a request for comment on Tuesday. Patten has been on paid leave since March 13, according to . Thorsen left his position in April, a move that was scheduled prior to the trip, the news station reported.
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