The following email was sent to the Free Clarion by a reader who had the low down on the machinations that took place prior to Wednesday's Fraser Coast Regional Council meeting at which Cr Belinda McNeven defeated Cr Barb Hovard for the Deputy Mayor's spot.
"Actually, the deal was done a couple of days before the official meeting. Hovard, McNeven and Dalgleish put their hand up. McNeven had the support of her gang of four from the electioneering - Hawes, O'Connell, Nioa and herself. Sue Books committed to her and Kruger promised his support. Dalgleish only had MucKan. These two would never vote for McNeven. The rest for Hovard. Hovard could have pulled out at that time but pushed on to the official meeting. With Dalgleish pulling out that left five for Hovard with Kruger carrying it for Hervey Bay. The numbers six, three and two were public knowledge long before the official meeting. Yes Hovard should have been deputy, but McNeven (AKA Biddy Marchant) managed to politically out maneuver her. The question is, can McNeven maintain the support of her colleagues beyond 12 months? History suggests otherwise."
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