Ethics complaint filed against Palin aides

JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Ethics complaints have been filed against two of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's top aides, alleging they used their positions to promote the governor politically.

The complaints were filed by political activist Andree McLeod against Palin's communications director,

Bill McAllister, and Kris Perry, who directs the Republican governor's Anchorage office.

McLeod is asking the state personnel board to investigate the allegations, the Anchorage Daily News reported Tuesday. The complaints say the state workers worked on political matters on behalf of Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, while on state time.

McAllister discounted McLeod's claims, saying they are just part of the former state employee's ongoing vendetta.

"This is a person who I think was disgruntled because she wasn't considered for a (Palin administration) job, has some time on her hands, apparently, and wants to wreak havoc with people's lives and reputations," McAllister said.