St. Stephen council denounce harassment of municipal staff

St. Stephen council denounce harassment of municipal staff

The Municipal District of St. Stephen is speaking out against treatment of both council members and staff.  “In recent months, we have witnessed an alarming rise in public incivility directed toward members of the council, municipal staff and volunteers,” the statement from Mayor Allan MacEachern said. “While spirited debate and accountability are the hallmarks of […]

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 ‘Our performance metric is when we’re voted on:’ council defends annual cost of living increase

‘Our performance metric is when we’re voted on:’ council defends annual cost of living increase

Council in St. Stephen defended a decision to allow for an annual cost of living raise amid new and growing pressures for municipal politicians in New Brunswick.  At the council meeting on Nov. 27, a citizen questioned the addition of a “cost of living” increase that would automatically be applied every January.  “I think that […]

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