The first openly gay mayor of a small town in Oklahoma is resigning this week after an increase in threats to his safety. 'Unfortunately, these malicious, bad-faith attacks are escalating and I no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity as Mayor.'
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The first openly gay mayor of a small town in Oklahoma said he is resigning this week after an increase in threats to his safety.The Village Mayor Adam Graham, who took on the role in May, said that in the last month he has been "followed home from meetings, threatened while walking my dog, harassed at Starbucks and have had my tires slashed.""Since 2018, I've fought against ageism, racism and homophobia at every step ...
"Unfortunately, these malicious, bad-faith attacks are escalating and I no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity as Mayor. It's with a heavy-heart that I tender my resignation effective immediately."
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