'Disrespectful' language: Westmount Mayor Michael Stern charged with multiple ethics violations
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern is facing seven ethics charges for allegedly using disrespectful and uncivil language toward city staff. Stern has stated he intends to contest the charges while maintaining his commitment to his administration's agenda.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about workplace conduct standards for elected municipal officials and the enforcement of ethics codes.
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern has been charged with multiple ethics violations alleging he conducted himself in a “disrespectful” or “uncivil” manner in meetings with other city employees.
The report provides both the allegations and the subject's response without editorializing.
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