7 June 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s city manager is being paid during his extended leave of absence, the city confirmed Wednesday.
Stephen Wade is taking a leave of absence “for an undisclosed amount of time,” the city announced Tuesday. The city said it was related to a personnel matter.
The Topeka city council named an acting city manager, Richard Nienstedt, at their Tuesday city council meeting.
Wade started in his position on Sept. 14, 2022. He earns $200,000 per year.