Three Whanganui councillors want Ray Stevens to withdraw his code of conduct complaint - but yesterday he wasn't budging.
Cr Stevens complained that Cr Philippa Baker-Hogan said, in a public meeting on December 15, that Whanganui District Council infrastructure manager Mark Hughes was biased. The matter could go to a code of conduct hearing, costing the council $20,000.
Last week Ms Baker-Hogan withdrew her charge of bias, saying she was not backing away from the comment but would like council to avoid a costly hearing.
During the weekend the Chronicle received statements from Crs Rob Vinsen and Charlie Anderson, saying they hope Mr Stevens will now drop the complaint.
Mr Vinsen said a complaint against him cost the council $19,400, only to find there was no case to answer.