Most councillors on the city's planning committee are accepting campaign donations from developers during this campaign, and at least a couple — including committee chair Coun. Its members may accept donations from executives of the very companies that need the planning committee's approval. "If I'm mayor, no one is going to sit on that planning committee who receives money from developers — not a person," said mayoral candidate Clive Doucet. Jeff Leiper said that in Kitchissippi, where he is the incumbent, accepting donations from developer executives would be seen by residents as a conflict. They also add the $1,200 maximum donation cannot influence their vote on the planning committee.

Source: CBC News September 21, 2018 10:52 UTC