South Dakota pays $200,000 to silence appraiser chief fired after Noem intervention

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Sherry Bren, the 70-year-old head of South Dakota’s appraiser certification program, was forced to retire after refusing to approve Governor Noem’s daughter’s license. Bren filed an age discrimination complaint and received a $200,000 settlement to withdraw it. She testified she felt “intimidated” during the meeting at the governor’s mansion.

Sources & Citations

[1] New Noem Nepotism - Governor Fires Appraisal Chief Who Delayed Daughter's · Sep 27, 2021 Tier 2

[2] Questions Arise About Gov. Noem And The Early Retirement Of A South Dakota Official · Sep 29, 2021 Tier 1

[3] Noem Administration Pays $200,000 to Settle Age Discrimination Allegation · Sep 28, 2021 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “South Dakota pays $200,000 to silence appraiser chief fired after Noem intervention.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, March 1, 2021. https://capturecascade.org/event/2021-03-01--south-dakota-pays-200000-sherry-bren-settlement/