St. Catharines Coun. Haley Bateman calls the referral motion passed Thursday "an unabashed waste of taxpayer money," while the author, Pelham Coun. Diane Huson, says engaging integrity commissioner for training "is not only in order, it is appropriate."
Fallout from Jan. 25 meeting of Niagara Regional Council where Councillors voted 26-2 to pre-empt St. Catharines Coun. Haley Bateman s motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza continues.
Regional Council voted Thursday night to refer a transcript and video of its chaotic Jan. 25 meeting to its integrity commission.
Regional Chair Jim Bradley had to recess the Jan. 25 meeting twice to restore order in the gallery, which was incensed when councillors voted 26-2 to pre-empt St. Catharines Coun. Haley Bateman s motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to the Integrity Commission.
Thursday s referral motion by Pelham Coun. Diana Huson asks Integrity Commissioner Michael Maynard of ADR Chambers to review the meeting and develo
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