Greg Taylor (politician)
Greg Taylor | |
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| Minority Leader of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 6, 2020 – December 18, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Lanane |
| Succeeded by | Shelli Yoder |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn L. Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BA, JD) |
Greg Taylor is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate. He has represented the 33rd District since 2008. In November 2020, he was elected as the Minority Floor Leader of the Senate.[1] He is a senior counsel at MWH Law Group, specializing in municipal finance law.[2]
Sexual harassment allegations
[edit]In November of 2024, the Indianapolis Star published a story outlining three separate sexual harassment allegations spanning over eight years.[3] A legislative assistant claimed Taylor placed his hands on her and pinned her against a door, another legislative staffer alleged verbal sexual harassment, and an intern claimed Taylor continuously pursued her looking for a personal relationship.[3] Taylor did not deny the allegations rather apologizing and saying he "may have blurred the lines". On the same day of the allegations, Indiana Senate democrats re-elected him as Minority Leader.[4] One month later three more women accused Taylor of sexual misconduct, including one of accusation of forcibly kissing her.[5] One day after the second set of allegations were published Taylor was ousted as Senate Minority Leader and replaced with Shelli Yoder.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, Brandon (2020-11-06). "Sen. Greg Taylor Is First Black Leader Of Legislative Caucus In State History". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ insendems. "Senator Greg Taylor | District 33". Indiana Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ a b Cook, Tony; Dwyer, Kayla; Colombo, Hayleigh (November 18, 2024). "Indiana Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor accused of sexual harassment by three women". The Indianapolis Star.
- ^ Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie (November 18, 2024). "Indiana Senate Democrats retain leader despite sexual harassment allegations". Indiana Capital Chronicle.
- ^ Cook, Tony; Dwyer, Kayla; Colombo, Hayleigh (December 17, 2024). "3 more women accuse Indiana Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor of sexual misconduct". The Indianapolis Star.
- ^ Schroeder, Joe (December 18, 2024). "Greg Taylor ousted as Senate Minority Leader after sexual misconduct allegations; Shelli Yoder to replace him". Fox 59.
External links
[edit]- State Senator Greg Taylor official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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