A former Mississauga city councillor has filed a lawsuit against a former council colleague who allegedly repeatedly harassed her, and also the City of Mississauga for its failure to “take preventative action to prevent harassment or the creation of a poisoned environment.”
“Make no mistake – being an elected official and councillor is a tough job. As rewarding as it can be, we deal with some difficult people that make us question ‘is this worth it?’ and at times raise concerns for our personal safety,” Ras wrote in a statement on her website in January.
“He is clearly seen through the side and front window of her car, crouching down and turning to face the grill of her car within touching distance from the car. He then stood up and walked to the garage exit,” Swayze said in the report. In it, Ras’s lawyer Kathryn Marshall, of Levitt Sheikh LLP, alleges her client was “constructively dismissed,” saying the City failed to adhere to its code of conduct to ensure a harassment-free work environment, leaving Ras to feel she had no choice but to abandon her employment.
A spokesperson for the City of Mississauga confirmed to CTV News Toronto Wednesday that the clerk’s office had received the statement of claim, and said it would take all steps necessary to defend the city.
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