Most people have some gripe about their local city governments, and some have more reason to do so than others. But city dwellers across the nation probably heard about former San Angelo Mayor J. W. Lown and said to themselves, "I sure am glad my mayor didn't abandon his job to go to Mexico to chase after his gay lover."
Shhhh, don't ask, don't tell.
The folks in San Angelo seem sympathetic to former Mayor Lown. The position of mayor in a small town is usually a second, low paying job. But most mayors probably expect their role as mayor to help them in their primary occupation. So it's really kind of touching to see not the mighty dollar but romance stealing the attention of a town leader.
Just goes to show, when that old love bug bites, there's nothing you can do about it.
Links: Lown’s surprise move is talk of the town;
Lown answers questions about resignation;
Weighty decision led to mayor's resignation.
What to expect: A test of whether a gay marriage can bestow U.S. citizenship.
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