HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) – The elected assessor of the Harrisburg Township is facing felony charges.

Saline County State’s Attorney Molly Kasiar alleges that Elaine Clayton, 66, violated state law by being both the elected assessor and holding other non-elected, paying jobs within the township government at the same time.

According to Kasair, between 2014 and 2021, in addition to her job as assessor, Clayton maintained multiple other paying positions within the township including treasurer and bookkeeper, secretary to the township supervisor, and office coordinator.

Elaine Clayton could face 1 to 3 years in prison if convicted.