Councillor vows to keep working despite suspension for misconduct (opens original article in a new tab)

A Melbourne councillor suspended for misconduct plans to continue her role and run in the state election, despite disputes over findings of social media breaches and disrespectful behavior.

• Melton Councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg was suspended for two months for misconduct, including social media breaches.
• An independent arbiter found she made misleading posts and failed to respect another councillor, but she disputes the findings.
• Vandenberg plans to continue her role and run against the Labor party in the upcoming state election.