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Winnipeg mayor faces court hearing in alleged conflict of interest

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Incumbent mayor Sam Katz with his daughters Kiera (5) (left) and Ava (9) greet his supporters after winning the Winnipeg civic election, Wednesday, October 27, 2010. A court hearing has been held that could lead to Winnipeg\'s mayor losing his job over a conflict-of-interest accusation.THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

WINNIPEG – A court hearing has been held that could lead to Winnipeg’s mayor losing his job over a conflict-of-interest accusation.

Sam Katz (KAYTZ’) is facing legal trouble over a $3,000 taxpayer-funded Christmas party for councillors and staff at a restaurant Katz owned.

Another restaurateur, Joe Chan, is asking a judge to declare that Katz violated conflict-of-interest legislation.

Chan’s lawyer told court that Katz improperly benefited from public money and should have held the party elsewhere.

Katz’s lawyer said the law does not prevent such a party, but is aimed at preventing politicians from using their position to sway others in a decision.

Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Brenda Keyser reserved her decision to Friday.

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