The former Florence City Manager at the center of a city hall sexual harassment scandal pleaded guilty to criminal charges yesterday.
Mike Patterson pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor harassment and another misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to a minor after striking a deal with prosecutors.
Peterson was facing a total of six charges, including two felony charges. Prosecutors dismissed the two felony charges for stalking.
Peterson was fired by the Florence city council in August of 2021.
Peterson will be sentenced on January 12, 2023.
