Bortolin seeking re-election, last Windsor councillor to announce

With just two days to go before nominations close, RinoBortolin has announced he plans to seek re-election in the upcoming civic vote on October 22.

"The safety and security of our neighbourhoods is my priority and we can achieve real, lasting results with targeted funding and creative strategies," said Bortolin in a news release.

First elected in 2014, Bortolinhas served one term. He lists several items as achievements, including his role in a community improvement plan which "resulted in millions of dollars in downtown investment."

He also is claiming victory over a campaign to get alley lights downtown, an issue that also resulted in being reprimanded by council for comments about rape.

This will be his second time going to voters this year. He ran as the Liberal Party candidate in Windsor West during the recent provincial election and lost to incumbent NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky.

Bortolinis running against two other candidates at this point: Patricia Mary Copus and Benjamin Kolaczek.

Last member of council to announce

Bortolinis the last city councillor to make his intentions known. All except Ward 8 Coun. Bill Marra are running for re-election, including Mayor Drew Dilkens.

A few others have also recently stepped forward:Darcie Renaud(Ward 1),Joe Lucier(Ward 5), Terry Yaldo (Ward 6),Steve Gavrilos(Ward 7) andSadiq Pirani(Ward 10).

So far, only Ward 4 Coun. Chris Holt is unchallenged.