Call for Resignation and Termination Amidst Spending Scandal
A citizen's efforts to expose a spending scandal have led to a growing backlash against North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico, with calls for his resignation and the termination of CAO John Severino.
Keven Ferris, who filed Freedom of Information requests alongside Nicole Peltier, expressed disappointment but not surprise at the Integrity Commissioner's report. The report, released by Guy Giorno, found that Mayor Chirico violated the Code of Conduct but did not admonish him.
Giorno gave the mayor the most generous interpretation of the code of conduct that he could have. It doesn't even admonish the mayor.
The controversy surrounds the mayor's spending practices, which were approved by CAO John Severino. The public's reaction has been overwhelmingly critical, with many demanding accountability and action.
Author's summary: Mayor Chirico faces calls to resign amidst scandal.