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Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment

Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment

Summary

Kaohly Her, the first female mayor of St Paul, is under investigation for sexual harassment based on a complaint from the city’s police chief. An independent law firm is reviewing allegations that she sent inappropriate messages to city employees, including police officers.

Key Facts

  • Kaohly Her was elected mayor of St Paul in November and is the city’s first female mayor.
  • Police chief Axel Henry filed a formal complaint accusing Her of sexual harassment toward city workers.
  • The complaint alleges Her sent inappropriate messages using one or more mobile phones.
  • City leaders hired an outside law firm to conduct an independent investigation.
  • The police chief decided to speak up after realizing the behavior was not isolated and involved multiple employees.
  • Her has cooperated with the investigation and said she regrets any unintended impact of her actions.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if the report will be made public.
  • Prior to becoming mayor, Her served six years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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