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Rob Scott: Southland District Mayor says he's pleased with the outcome of Gore Mayor Ben Bell's no confidence vote

Published: May 16, 2023, 7:36 p.m.

Support for the country's youngest mayor from another mayor in the Deep South.

Gore District Councillors shelved a vote of no confidence in 24-year-old mayor Ben Bell, during an extraordinary council meeting yesterday afternoon.

They've instead opted for an independent review and mediation to address the broken relationship between Bell and council chief executive Stephen Parry.

Southland District Mayor Rob Scott was in the meeting, and told Mike Hosking he's pleased with the outcome.

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