Former local government official sues municipality she was terminated from

A former official from a small community outside of Fredericton is now suing the municipality and several former council members. Marjorie Turner served as Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk and Treasurer for Sunbury York South from September 2022 to June 2025 when she was terminated. At the time of her termination, Turner was charged with violating the Local Government Act for failing to provide documents to members of the public for examination. Those charges were dropped in early August. Now, she's launched a lawsuit against the municipality and five former officials. None of the claims made by Turner have been tested in court. All the defendants have jointly filed an intent to defend notice with the court. In her statement of claim, Turner alleges that the named councillors harassed her privately and publicly. She alleges that one violated labor laws while another used her as a scapegoat to advance his political career. She claimed that another former councillor brought forward a motion alleging she misappropriated funds. Accusations, she claims, undermined her professional reputation and credibility. She claims that Larry DeLong, who was acting mayor at the time of Turner's termination, circulated allegations that the plaintiff was misleading council and should be dismissed for cause. She also claims former mayor David Hayward was constantly ignoring the plaintiff, questioning her every move and holding meetings without her contrary to the Local Government Act to the point where she was obliged to take medical leave for the severe anxiety panic attacks and stress caused by the harassment in her statement Turner says that the stress caused her to go on workplace related medical leave and that she's been getting benefits from WorkSafeNB she also claims that her termination was without cause the municipality did not respond to a request for comment and Turner's lawyer declined to comment. No court date has been scheduled.