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3 storiesnewest firstlatest August 11, 2026
Benjamin Bycel, the founding director of the Los Angeles Ethics Commission and former ACLU attorney, died at 84. He created the commission in 1991 and shaped its early oversight role for the city.
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern will contest an ethics complaint alleging he used disrespectful language toward municipal officials and staff. The matter will be examined by the Quebec Municipal Commission, which will determine if the alleged conduct breaches provincial ethics rules.
Mayor Michael Stern of Westmount was cited by the Quebec Municipal Commission on July 17, 2026 for seven alleged ethics violations involving disrespectful language and uncivil behavior toward city officials and staff.
