Sarnia Councillor Expelled After Profane Outburst at Budget Meeting

Coun. Bill Dennis directed insults and slurs at colleagues and the mayor, prompting his removal and calls for improved council decorum.

During a Sarnia city council budget meeting, Coun. Bill Dennis launched into a profanity-laced tirade, targeting staff, fellow councillors, and Mayor Mike Bradley.
Dennis accused the mayor of corruption, used a homophobic slur against a colleague, and refused to apologize, resulting in his expulsion from the meeting.
The incident marks the latest in a series of controversies involving Dennis, who has previously faced pay deductions and is suing the city's CAO.
Mayor Bradley, citing 36 years of experience, described the behavior as unprecedented and called for stronger provincial measures to address misconduct by elected officials.
Dennis expressed regret for his vulgar language but stood by his criticisms, citing frustrations with council decisions and the state of the city.