By Gazette Staff
February 25th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
When Councillor Shawna Stolte released details of the Bateman project, Councillors Galbraith and Nisan filed a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner.
Stolte was docked five days pay for releasing information discussed in a closed session of Council.
Jim Thomson asks: “Will anyone on Council file a complaint about Mayor Meed Ward and Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna releasing details of the negotiation with ARGO to purchase what is left of the golf course property?
“We are always told real estate is confidential.”
Mayor Meed Ward knew the risk she faced when she promptly removed the information she had posted on her Facebook page.
For his part Councillor Bentivegna admits that he had jumped the gun – meaning that he didn’t think it was wrong to release the information – just that he did it too soon.
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That should be a no brainer! This council has so many issues and the mayor in my opinion seems to be using her super mayor powers too often and usually for what seems like her agenda. An integrity commissioner should be able to keep some of this in check.
Yes they should be taken to the integrity commissioner
What is the city thinking ..it is sueing Argo for cutting trees
Do they really think that Argo will sell the land to them now?
Yes Jim is right. I suggest councillor Stolte file a complaint.
Another example of different rules for different people here on our council.
Perhaps the Mayor and Councillor Bentivegna felt the need to make a public statement after MAD posted this information in an email and on their social media?
Editor’s note: And where did MAD get the information?