Citing ‘hostile work environment,’ city spokesperson Taylor resigns
September 1, 2022 - Janelle Irwin Taylor, the city's director of communications under Mayor Ken Welch, resigned today, effective immediately. In her letter to Welch, Taylor said: "After our discussion on August 30, 2022, I have determined that the disclosed hostile work environment, lack of communication or guidance and overall culture of bullying, all related to my direct supervisor, were not adequately addressed, and thus warrant my immediate departure from this administration." No other information was immediately available.