Former mayor addresses Springwater Council on compliance audit(5/3/2019)-For immediate release See Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvEXMS128IQ&t=7s MIDHURST - May 2 2019 - Springwater failed to explore options to control runaway costs incurred by its compliance audit committee, former mayor Bill French told Township Council yesterday. Ten charges relating to French's 2014 election expenses were withdrawn April 17. The alleged non-compliances, ...
News release from the Justice for Bill French committee(4/26/2019)-Former Springwater mayor Bill French no longer faces any charges under the Municipal Elections Act. All 10 charges were dropped today in Barrie Provincial Offences Court. “A trial is no longer necessary nor in the interests of justice,” prosecutor Angela Severson told the court. French said he feels that statement ...
All Charges Withdrawn(4/17/2019)-After a grueling 4 years of legal gymnastics, I am pleased we were able to finally resolve this matter. I think the withdrawal of all charges says it all and is in the best interest of justice.” From day one, I acknowledged there were some minor errors and omissions in ...
Response to Council Meeting Update on Compliance Audit(4/9/2019)-I was quite surprised at the information that was provided to Council and the public at the April 3 Council meeting and someone awestruck that it was not on the Agenda yet some members of public and council were aware of what would transpire. I will respond separately in due ...
News Report on Bill French Compliance Audit Pre-trial Conference(3/30/2019)-For a complete update on the court proceedings from Thursday March 28 regarding the Bill French Compliance Audit legal action read this story, http://aware-simcoe.ca/2019/03/township-bill-tops-310000-as-french-case-carries-on/h
Compliance Audit Legal Update(3/28/2019)-About 40 people attended the pre-trial conference today at the Provincial Offences Court in Barrie. Most of the hearing took place behind closed doors and the discussions are confidential. The parties agreed to another pre-trial teleconference in mid April to set the stage for either an agreed resolution or proceeding ...
Campaign Launched (Click for Details)(3/20/2019)-For immediate release Campaign launched to support former Springwater mayor on compliance audit injustice ELMVALE -- A citizens’ committee has launched a campaign to address the misuse of the Municipal Elections Act which resulted in 10 charges of alleged non-compliance against former Springwater mayor Bill French. “We believe Bill has ...
