Mississauga mayor addresses allegations councillor ‘repeatedly vandalized’ another councillor’s car
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"I am disappointed and frankly very angry about the disturbing allegations that Councillor Ron Starr repeatedly vandalized former Councillor Karen Ras' car," Bonnie Crombie said.
Mississauga’s mayor has addressed allegations that a city councillor “repeatedly vandalized” another councillor’s car and also apologized for not pushing for an investigation by the integrity commissioner.
During a press conference Thursday, Bonnie Crombie spoke about the allegations regarding Ward 6 Coun. Ron Starr targeting former Ward 2 Coun. Karen Ras, who resigned last month.
“I am disappointed and frankly very angry about the disturbing allegations that Councillor Ron Starr repeatedly vandalized former Councillor Karen Ras’ car in a secure parking garage at city hall,” Crombie said.
“It’s also sad that this was one of the reasons that led to Councillor Karen Ras’ resignation from council. This is flagrant bullying and harassment and has no place at the City of Mississauga or in any workplace.”
Details of the allegations were first reported by CBC News and the Toronto Star on Wednesday.
Ras told the CBC that she resigned from her role after her car was repeatedly vandalized and the integrity commissioner and Crombie didn’t address her concerns.
The CBC reported that Ras’ car was allegedly keyed eight times over two years, and the alleged suspect identified by police was Starr.
Crombie apologized to Ras in her remarks Thursday.