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 was confronted with allegations on December 12, 2012, while running for councillor, concerning potential breaches of electoral finance laws. Following a hearing in February 2013, the Crown chose to cancel the charges, emphasizing that financials must undergo formal review before any charges could be pursued.