David L. Niezgodski Explained

David L. Niezgodski
Image Name:David Niezgodski.jpg
State Senate:Indiana
State:Indiana
District:10th
Term Start:November 9, 2016
Preceded:John Broden[1]
State House1:Indiana
State1:Indiana
District1:7th
Term Start1:November 8, 2006
Term End1:November 9, 2016
Preceded1:Thomas S. Kromkowski[2]
Succeeded1:Joe Taylor
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:18 August 1960
Birth Place:South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation:Niezgodski Plumbing, Inc.
Residence:South Bend, Indiana, U.S.

David L. Niezgodski is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate from the 10th district since 2016. He previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 7th District from 2006 to 2016.

Sexual harassment allegation

In April of 2024, The Indianapolis Star and the South Bend Tribune, published a story outlining sexual harassment allegations dating back to 2017.[3] [4] The allegations stem from a former employee at Niezgodski's business, Niezgodski Plumbing. Niezgodski repeatedly called and texted the former employee saying he loved her and telling her not to quit.[5] Additionally, he entered the former employee's home uninvited. Niezgodski's company settled with the former employee for $8,000 on the condition that neither Niezgodski or the accuser could publicly discuss the case.[3]

Personal life

Niezgodski is married to Shiela Niezgodski. In 2019, Sheila Niezgodski was elected as a Democrat to South Bend's Common Council, representing the 6th District.[6] [7] [8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of All Offices and Office Holders . 5 March 2015 .
  2. Web site: List of All Offices and Office Holders . 5 March 2015 .
  3. Web site: Smith . Jordan . Indiana Senate District 10: David Niezgodski wins primary despite harassment accusation. . May 7, 2024.
  4. Web site: Briggs. James. 'Please stop': Indiana Democrats ignored evidence of sexual harassment by senator. . April 18, 2024.
  5. Web site: Mazurek. Marek. Update: 'I regret how I acted seven years ago': David Niezgodski paid former employee to drop sexual harassment claims. . April 18, 2024.
  6. Web site: Niezgodski . Sheila . Meet the Candidates: Sheila Niezgodski, South Bend Common Council District 6 . South Bend Voice . 26 October 2019 . 17 April 2019.
  7. Web site: UPDATE: South Bend Common Council Democratic primary results are in . . 26 October 2019 . 7 May 2019.
  8. Web site: Bauer . Caleb . South Bend council will be majority women, marking historic milestone . South Bend Tribune . 8 November 2019 . 6 November 2019.