Matt Manweller

Matt Manweller
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the Position 2, 13th legislative district
Assumed office
November 29, 2012 (2012-11-29)
Preceded by Bill Hinkle
Personal details
Born Mathew Shon Manweller
(1969-08-23) August 23, 1969
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Shelley Manweller
Children L
G
Residence Ellensburg, Washington
Alma mater Whitman College (B.A.)
University of Montana (M.A.)
University of Oregon (Ph.D.)
Profession Teacher
Author
Columnist
Radio & TV producer
Radio & TV host
Associate professor
Website Official Legislative
Official University

Mathew Shon "Matt" Manweller (born August 23, 1969) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 13th Legislative District.[1]

Manweller’s employment as a tenured professor was terminated by Central Washington University on August 14, 2018 after an investigation by an independent third party hired by CWU to evaluate accusations of inappropriate behavior made by former students.[2]

On December 11, 2017, Manweller was placed on administrative leave by Central Washington University, following additional complaints from ex-students. CWU investigated Manweller for "inappropriate conduct."[3] [4] The Seattle Times has additionally reported on a complaint from a Legislative Aide in Olympia, WA.[4] [5]

According to NW News Network (Regional Public Journalism), on December 14, 2017 Mannweller "resigned his leadership position" as assistant floor leader and was " 'removed' from his position as the Ranking Republican on the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee" [6]

Manweller has been focused on creating a smaller, less expensive, more efficient government that provides solution-oriented leadership. Most recently his efforts prioritized the move against a state income tax, increasing funding for vocational education, reducing forest fires, and stopping school shootings.

Manweller has been recognized often during his first years in office:

  • in 2017 for his work on career and technical education[7]
  • in 2017 when elected as chair of the Select Committee on Pension Policy [8]
  • in 2016 when chosen for minority leadership [9]
  • in 2016 when qualified as a Champion of Worker Rights [10]
  • in 2016 when presented The State Historic Preservation Officer's 2016 Annual Award [11]

During his 3 terms, Matt Manweller has been outspoken about controversial topics such as free speech on college campuses, gender identiity in regards to bathrooms, and the Washington State Supreme Court.

Manweller received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and was a Professor of Political Science at Central Washington University.

He has been investigated by CWU on claims of sexual harassment by students while teaching. In both 2012 and 2013, outside investigators concluded that there was "evidence to suggest" that Manweller violated the university's sexual-harassment policies.[12]

While the university did not punish him following the 2012 investigation, in 2013 Manweller's promotion to full professor was delayed and he was ordered to complete sexual harassment training.[12][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Matt Manweller". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
  2. ↑ "CWU | Central Washington University Statement on Professor Matt Manweller". www.cwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  3. 1 2 Martinez, Julia (11 December 2017). "Central Washington U. Places Professor — and State Lawmaker — on Leave Amid Allegation". Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  4. 1 2 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/washington-state-rep-matt-manweller-placed-on-leave-at-cwu-job/
  5. ↑ https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/12/11/25622027/central-washington-university-is-investigating-rep-matt-manweller-for-something-but-they-wont-say-what
  6. ↑ http://nwnewsnetwork.org/post/manweller-stripped-committee-assignment-resigns-assistant-floor-leader
  7. ↑ "Rep. Matt Manweller recognized for his work on career and technical education - Matt Manweller". Matt Manweller. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  8. ↑ "Manweller elected chair of the Select Committee on Pension Policy - Matt Manweller". Matt Manweller. 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  9. ↑ kbain@yakimaherald.com, By Kaitlin Bain. "Legislative District 13 state representative chosen for minority leadership". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  10. ↑ "WRA Olympia In Review". issuu. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  11. ↑ "Manweller receives award for legislation to preserve historic cemeteries that serve communities and honor veterans - Matt Manweller". Matt Manweller. 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  12. 1 2 "Washington state Rep. Matt Manweller has faced sexual misconduct complaints from students". The Seattle Times. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2017-12-14.


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