THE odds on Lisa Scaffidi being re-elected as Perth lord mayor shortened slightly this week, despite the media tsunami over her failure to disclose lavish gifts and travel.
At the time of going to print, Ms Scaffidi was a strong favourite at $1.6 and her sole opponent, Cr Reece Harley, an outside bet at $2.20.
Last week Ms Scaffidi was $1.62, with Cr Harley the same price.
“Lisa Scaffidi has faced a number of challenges recently but remains popular with voters in Perth and is the clear favourite to win,” says Sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Bulmer.
“Reece will want to get on his Harley if he is to overcome the Scaffidi juggernaut by the time polls close.
“Scaffidi has shortened slightly based on bets coming in.”
Last week the corruption and crime commission found that Ms Scaffidi had “signally failed in her duties” as Perth lord mayor by not disclosing several gifts and travel packages, and had engaged in “serious misconduct”.
by STEPHEN POLLOCK
Perth Voice Interactive 
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