The most controversial thing that we were dealing with, really, up until March were septic system approvals.

Ada County, Idaho, Commissioner Diana Lachiondo, speaking of the hostility that she has received over the recent health board decisions she’s been a part of, including mask mandates to help deter the spread of COVID-19. Across the nation, public officials at local and national levels have seen an increase in threats and harassment. (NPR — Dec. 16, 2020)