Seems like things are still 'status quo' in Fairview despite the allegations circling around Mayor Sid Oliver. In November, Oliver was charged with two counts of stealing and one charge of official misconduct. The first two are felonies, the later is a misdemeanor.
Oliver is accused of receiving compensation for services from the city of Fairview. His is also accused of being paid for services he possibly never provided. As an elected official of the city, he is prohibited by law from performing certain services unless they fall below $500 per transaction (and $5000 per year) or unless they are competitively bid and he was the lowest bidder. Sheriff Copeland's department has been looking into the allegations.
Oliver says he is "falsely accused" and that the council hasn't ask him to step down. Mayor Pro Tem, Marilyn Brown, told the Globe "There is nothing we can do right now." As of this week, Oliver is still presiding over meetings of the council as mayor.
Through the bum out !!!
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