Montreal Gazette
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Jul 20, 2026
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'Disrespectful' language: Westmount Mayor Michael Stern cited for multiple ethics violations
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MONTREAL NEWS
‘Disrespectful’ language: Westmount Mayor Michael Stern cited for multiple ethics violations
The citation alleges Stern behaved in an 'uncivil' manner toward employees in work meetings.
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern has been cited for multiple ethics violations alleging he used “disrespectful” or “uncivil” language toward other city employees. (Dave Sidaway / Montreal Gazette)
By
Jesse Feith
July 17, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.
Last Updated: July 20, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern has been cited for multiple ethics violations alleging he conducted himself in a “disrespe…
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