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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Accused of Sexual Harassment by City Officials

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces allegations of sexual harassment towards Police Chief Axel Henry and other city employees. Legal action may follow.

Editorial Desk

July 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — St. Paul, Minnesota — St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under scrutiny following accusations of engaging in illegal conduct towards city employees. The allegations were made public by a lawyer representing Police Chief Axel Henry.

The lawyer stated, “Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in illegal conduct towards city employees.” Police Chief Axel Henry is among those who have come forward with complaints against the mayor.

The nature of the alleged illegal conduct hasn’t been specified in detail, but the accusations have prompted a serious review of the situation within the city administration. City officials are expected to address the matter in a forthcoming statement.

Mayor Her hasn’t issued any public comments regarding the allegations. The city’s legal team is reportedly preparing to handle the situation, which may involve formal investigations and potential legal actions.

This development comes at a time when the city is already dealing with various administrative challenges. The allegations against Mayor Her add another layer of complexity to the ongoing governance issues in St. Paul.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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