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Coun. Tim Tierney has been charged with a violation of the Municipal Elections Act for allegedly trying to induce a political rival to remain on the sidelines during the recent election campaign.

Tierney, who represents Beacon Hill-Cyrville ward, was charged Friday with a corrupt practice as defined by the act, according to an OPP news release.

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He’s to appear next Thursday in provincial court.

The three-term councillor has already recused himself from the Police Services Board. He has been a member of the police oversight board since December 2014.

Tierney’s defence lawyer, Sean May, said his client will “vigorously contest the charge,” which is a provincial offence, not a criminal charge.

“He maintains his complete innocence,” May insisted Friday.

In a prepared statement, Tierney said he’ll continue to work hard for his constituents as the case moves through the court system. “I have every faith in the process before us and will vigorously defend myself,” he said.