San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon was fed up when she finally took to Facebook last Monday morning to call out the constant harassment she received. AdvertisementA few hours after Harmon published her Facebook post, a man was arrested at City Hall for trying to force his way into the mayor’s office. The abuse and violence that female mayors face are likely heightened by the executive nature of their job. “Meaning, as you hold more power and responsibility, the more types of abuse and violence you may face,” Thomas explained. Mayor Harmon also used the word “power” when she described an incident early in her mayorship.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 19, 2020 13:02 UTC