Beyer exits mayoral race

[LostInTime]

Wairarapa Times Age
BY MATTHEW STEWART

As the world's first transexual mayor, Ms Beyer said she "certainly broke the glass ceiling and from then on my conduct, politically, was under immense scrutiny  I had to set a standard for conduct which earned respect as opposed to being ridiculed or laughed at or having people whisper behind my back.

[cindianna_jones]

Wow... an upbeat piece with no flogging!  Good for her!  I wish her much success.

Cindi