Westmount Mayor Faces Ethics Charges | Canada News

Westmount Mayor Michael Stern is under fire after being slapped with seven ethics charges for allegedly behaving disrespectfully toward city staff during April and May meetings. The Quebec Municipal Commission cites violations of articles seven and eight — which forbid disrespect toward employees and actions that undermine office dignity — targeting finance, legal, and HR directors. Stern vows to fight the charges, calling himself passionate about his election promises and highlighting ongoing collaboration with staff and council. Potential penalties range from reprimands to suspension. This comes after a prior off-mic incident he apologized for, and both the commission and city remain silent as hearings loom. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60356a781e6c07e9