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State Senator Daniel Ivey Soto has been removed from his position as chairman of the Interim Commission of the New Mexico Financial Authority due to allegations of sexual harassment against him.
Senate Speaker Pro Tem Mimi Stewart announced the move on Saturday, appointing D-Santa Fe Senator Nancy Rodriguez to replace Ivey-Soto on the committee.
“Given the scope and nature of the allegations against Senator Ivy Soto, it is inappropriate for him to remain in a position of authority until the allegations are resolved in a complete, fair and transparent manner,” Stewart said in a statement. “Our committees must function at their best. Members should feel comfortable working with committee leaders. The same goes for everyone you interact with.”
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Stewart also wants Ivey-Soto to resign from the Senate Rules Committee, the committee he heads during a formal legislative session, but she does not have the power to unilaterally remove him from the position. do not have.
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Ivey-Soto denies the allegations of harassment.
Ivey-Soto told Albuquerque Journal: