Businessman apologizes after tense confrontation with Lane County Commissioner

EUGENE, Ore. — Local businessman Ruben Garcia is offering an apology Thursday night following a tense public confrontation with Lane County Commissioner Laurie Trieger.

What began as a public complaint from Garcia turned into an exchange in which Commissioner Trieger alleged sexual harassment from Garcia while working for him 30 years ago.

The tension began during Tuesday’s public comment period…

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