The husband of Gina LaPlaca, the Mayor of Lumberton Township, New Jersey, who was taken into custody on St. Patrick’s Day for allegedly driving under the influence with their toddler in the car, argues that his wife should be left in peace because she isn’t the mayor of a major city.

“It’s not like she’s the mayor of some big city,” said Jason Carty, LaPlaca’s husband, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. 

“Lumberton has only 13,000 people,” he reportedly said. “All I want is for my wife to get better and for everyone to leave her alone.”

Despite intense backlash, the mayor has not resigned, even as she reportedly receives inpatient treatment to recover from her addiction. 

While in a holding cell, she reportedly requested a Lumberton Township police officer to contact the police chief on her behalf. She was subsequently transported to the hospital.

She faces charges including endangering/abuse/neglect of a child, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving likely to cause harm, driving with an expired license, and possessing an open container of alcohol in her vehicle.

LaPlaca is due back in court on April 28.