Councillor wants mandatory leave for civic politicians facing criminal charges
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg city councillor is calling for tougher rules for municipal politicians who get in trouble with the law.
Cindy Gilroy wants the province to change the city’s charter to make it mandatory for councillors who have been charged with a criminal offence to take a paid leave of absence.
Her proposal comes a week after her colleague Russ Wyatt was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
Wyatt was excused from Thursday’s last council meeting before the summer break due to a doctor’s appointment.