The City of Olton issued a statement Monday saying that City Manager Marvin Tillman will be away from the office for two weeks. Tillman was arrested Friday on allegations of theft and impersonating a police officer.
Tillman was able to post bond to get out of jail.
The city said:
City Manager Marvin Tillman will be away from the City offices for a two week period beginning May 8th. The City’s employees and personnel will work and perform their job responsibilities to assure normal operation and continuity of municipal services to our citizens during this time. Mayor Mark McFadden and City department heads will handle routine daily administrative matters for the City.
The Olton Enterprise reported that “[Mayor Mark] McFadden confirmed that the city manager has not been placed on leave.”
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