Montreal Gazette
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📍 QC
Aug 3, 2026
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Westmount mayor's ethics citation raises union concerns about issues at city hall
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MONTREAL POLITICS
Westmount mayor’s ethics citation raises union concerns about issues at city hall
Mayor Michael Stern denies any wrongdoing and intends to contest the allegations.
“These are unfounded claims and I wholeheartedly deny any wrongdoing,” says Westmount Mayor Michael Stern, seen in a file photo, regarding the ethics citation. (Dave Sidaway / Montreal Gazette)
By
Jesse Feith
August 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
Last Updated: August 3, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.
The union representing Westmount’s white-collar workers is concerned an ethics citation alleging Mayor Michael Stern disrespected employ…
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