Disputed bullying incident connects ex-mayor and aspirant mayor Or Bullying controversy links past and potential mayors Or Former mayor and prospective mayor embroiled in bullying controversy Or Bullying contention pits one mayor against another Or Bullying stoush involves ex-mayor and mayoral contender Or Alleged bullying cases faced by previous and aspiring mayors Or Bullying incident divides former and prospective city leaders Or Bullying conflict sees former mayor against potential mayor Or Bullying accusations test relationship between former and aspirant mayors Or Bullying controversy implicates both former and potential mayors