Jeff Cogen Had Planned Lunch Today With Sonia Manhas, Two Months After He Claims Their Affair Ended

Multnomah County chairman deleted the calendar entry Monday

By NIGEL JAQUISS

Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen and the county employee with whom he had an affair were scheduled to have a private lunch today, even though Cogen claims their relationship ended two months ago.

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July 11
Sonia Manhas
removed the lunch plans from his calendar
July 15
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“Inappropriate behavior by Chair Cogen.”
Chair Cogen kissing Sonia Manhas
in a booth and at a bar in Portland

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