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Local politicians face abusive working conditions

What can we do about it?

by GRANT A and DELHON S
Local politicians face abusive working conditions
Published in October 2024 - Page 19

Across the country, abuse is taking its toll on municipal politicians. The past year alone has seen a wave of resignations. Amanda McDougall-Merrill, the first woman elected mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, announced in May that she will not run for re-election. One of her reasons? “Relentless and vile” social media abuse. In April, Pierre Leroux resigned as the mayor of Russell, Ont., citing a toxic political climate.

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