On December 12, 2012, Crombie faced charges over alleged violations of election finance rules when she ran for councillor. At a subsequent hearing in February 2013, the Crown decided to withdraw the charges, saying that financials must be formally audited before any charges could be considered.
Crombie faced allegations on December 12, 2012, while seeking election as councillor, concerning possible transgressions of electoral finance laws. Following a hearing in February 2013, the Crown decided to abandon the charges, stating that financials must be formally scrutinized before any charges could be entertained.