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Alan Jilkaby John Boyd (SALINA, Kan.)
A former mayor of Salina and current Congressional candidate denies allegations of sexual harassment.
A federal lawsuit was filed earlier this month against Alan Jilka by the former director of the Salina Housing Authority, Ann Rollins Johnson.
Johnson was fired in January of 2008. In the lawsuit, Johnson contends the primary reason for her dismissal was her refusal of sexual advances by Jilka.
Today, Jilka called the allegations 'politically motivated retaliation.
"I consider the accusations to be politically motivated retaliation because of my involvement in urging accountability at the housing authority under her management," Jilka said during a press conference this morning.
Eyewitness News attempted to contact Johnson, but we were referred to her attorney. Her attorney did not return our calls.
We also contacted the Salina Housing Authority to ask why Johnson was let go, but they would not comment.
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