Politics / Otago

Highest-polling Dunedin councillor denied portfolio again

19:00 pm on 20 October 2016

Dunedin's mayor Dave Cull has again denied his greatest critic on the city council any portfolio responsibilities.

Dunedin mayor Dave Cull, left and city councillor Lee Vandervis. Photo: Supplied

Three years ago, Mr Cull did not offer Lee Vandervis any of the positions as a committee chairperson or deputy chairperson, saying he had no confidence in the outspoken councillor.

Despite Mr Vandervis being returned as the highest-polling councillor in the local government elections two weeks ago, Mr Cull has again bypassed him for positions.

A report to the council's inaugural meeting next Tuesday shows Mr Cull has given every one of the 14 other councillors a position.