Fortuna City Manager placed on paid administrative leave following jail sentencing

FORTUNA, CA. – City Manager Mark Wheetley’s future in Fortuna is up in the air after he was sentenced for driving under the influence.

In a statement released today, Mayor Sue Long said the council in closed session voted 5-0 to place Mark Wheetley on paid administrative leave.

Police Chief Bill Dobberstein will serve as the Interim City Manager.

In court Tuesday, Wheetley was sentenced to 15 days in jail and three years probation following two DUI’s in as many years.

Fortuna’s next scheduled meeting for Monday has been cancelled.

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