First openly gay mayor of Oklahoma town resigns, citing threats and harassment

Published July 19, 2022 12:00am ET



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The first openly gay mayor of a town in Oklahoma resigned Monday, citing an increase in threats to his personal safety in a letter to the town’s city manager.

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