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GREEK CRISIS DEALS WITH GOVERNMENT LEGITIMACY
Shantz submits audited expense report, MECAC drops case
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A GREAT CANADIAN DAY, EH?
Review committee accepts new information from mayor, sees no reason to pursue an audit STEVE KANNON Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz having submitted a new, audited expense report, her spending in the 2014 election won’t be subjected to a formal audit. Members of the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC) meeting Thursday morning were satisfied with the new paperwork, dismissing the application by Elmira resident Alan Marshall for a review of Shantz’s election filing. “Requesting an audit will not provide any additional information. Any further action is not required,” said MECAC member Kevin Bambrick following presentations to the committee. The sentiment was shared by all seven members, who voted unanimously in favour of dismissing the application. “I believe the mayor in good faith dealt with it the way she thought was proper,” said Tom Jutzi of the original filing. “While it was a failure, it does not demonstrate bad faith.” For Marshall, the new documents provided by Shantz just prior to the hearing were proof of his contention the mayor failed to file a proper election expense report. Among the issues he identified were the fact contributions to Shantz’s campaign exceeded $10,000, thus requiring an audit, and two associated businesses each MECAC | 24
There was no shortage of red and white or smiling kids at the Canada Day festivities in Gore Park on July 1. Clockwise; Adaya Jantzi tries on her new junior fire chief hat, Austin and Haley Gingrich show off their best Canadian gear, and Mitchell, Keira, and Grace Hollman enjoy some of the coveted cake. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
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