Susan Stevenson complaints tossed by integrity commissioner [Video]

A group of frontline agencies and homelessness advocates have been informed by the city’s integrity commissioner (IG) that complaints lodged in May against Coun. Susan Stevenson will not be investigated because the social media posts do not contravene the Code of Conduct.

“The complaint was that councillor’s conduct on social media and in media interviews appeared to target organizations who support the homeless, those engaged in sex work, and those with substance abuse issues,” explained the IG’s letter.

However, in its decision Principles Integrity concluded, “We do not find the councillor’s posts in any way abusive or insulting, nor do we find that they in any way bring the city into disrepute or damage public confidence in the city.”

Stevenson expressed a sense of vindication to CTV News, “This has given me approval to continue doing what I’m doing, advocating on the issues that matter to the residents — these …