Probably because, as Estel says, the Council didn't do it itself and you've been the only active member. Why are you objecting to it so much?

Blimey. It's nothing personal it's just, to be honest, this Council's performance has been crap. I'm actually surprised you accepted the nomination.

Sure, you were the only one which was active, but that doesn't excuse:

• the failure to select a chair
• the failure to put your photos up on the council homepage, so your constituents can recognise you as people (both for reasons of professionalism but also at conferences etc.)
• the failure to on consistently communicate with the community, including about the election
• the worsening of relationships with Nemein (yes, the fault lies on both sides)
• the farcical organisation of the election.

...and, above all, the failure to ask for help.

For the record: I don't want to be sleazy, or back-handed. I think you're a nice guy, I just don't think you were cut out for this facilitation role in the last council. However, I'm sure you'll get re-elected, so perhaps you could look at these as potential areas of improvement?

If nothing else, perhaps the incoming council could look in the list above as the minimum to get right?