The mayor has often been charged with sexist attitudes towards women during his three years in office. However, he has hired five women in 19 senior positions in his management, and all of them are still serving. Shows that the mayor is not a sexist. Which of the following is true and can best refute the conclusions reached above? (). ['A senior woman appointed by the mayor is preparing to resign.', "The political platform of the mayor's party requires him to appoint at least five women in senior positions.", 'In the mayoral election three years ago, 47% of women voted for the mayor.', 'Mayors of neighboring cities recently appointed seven women in senior positions.']