Windsor councillor leaving city hall to take local housing corporation top job
Fabio Costante has been a city councillor for more than 6 years on the city's west side
After more than six years representing west Windsor at city hall, Fabio Costante is leaving his council position.
The Ward 2 councillor, who has a background in employment and labour law, is taking the job as chief executive officer for the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation.
"I was left with a very difficult decision to make and I reflected long and hard on where I can best serve our community," he said in a statement. "After careful consideration and endless discussions with family and community leaders, I felt strongly that I could do more for our community in this new role."
Joe Bachetti, chair of CHC's board of directors and deputy warden for the County of Essex, says Costante's appointment comes at a pivotal time.
"CHC's board of directors is confident that under Mr. Costante's leadership, CHC will effectively tackle the hurdles posed by the national housing crisis, advancing CHC's mission with purpose and integrity".
Costante's resignation takes effect on Thursday. He'll start with the housing corporation July 7.
The city of Windsor says there is a legislative requirement to declare the seat vacant at council's next meeting on July 14.
There will be two options on the table, according to a city spokesperson: Either filling the vacancy by appointing a person, or passing a bylaw requiring a byelection be held.