Fabio Costante is a Lawyer & City Councillor representing Ward 2, Windsor's West Side.
Fabio Costante was born and raised in Windsor-Essex, and has lived in Windsor's west end for most of his life. Passionate about his community, Fabio founded a blog in 2010 (ourwestend.com) that initially focused on sharing information related to crime in the neighbourhood and later developed into a powerful engagement tool for residents throughout the west end. Many residents engaged on the blog and within a few years, Fabio was approached by the United Way Windsor-Essex to launch a neighbourhood renewal program. In 2013, the Our West End Neighbourhood Renewal program was launched -- a grassroots initiative focused on community development and capacity building through resident engagement and empowerment.
Some notable achievements of Our West End include include:
- Developing a comprehensive strategy for West Windsor and a Roundtable comprised of resident leaders from across the west-end
- Advocacy on maintaining and developing parks, community centres, and general amenities in the neighbourhoods
- Organizing dozens of town halls, crime prevention training for residents, and supporting existing initiatives throughout Ward 2's four distinct neighbourhoods
In 2014, Fabio was elected as a Trustee on the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board representing Wards 2 & 9. Fabio is proud of the following achievements during his time on the board:
- Securing $1.14 million to build a new theatre auditorium at Assumption High School
- Securing funding for a brand new Assumption Middle School with an International Baccalaureate Program. The Middle School includes a brand new gymnasium, new classrooms, and a courtyard.
- Securing millions in funding for various capital projects at St. James Grade School and Assumption High School
- Being elected Chair of the Audit Committee and Trustee representative on the Parent Involvement Committee
Fabio achieved a Business Commerce Degree, Honours in Business and Economics (B.Comm.) in 2007 and a Masters of Business Administration Degree (M.B.A.) in 2008, both from the University of Windsor, Odette School of Business. He later graduated from the University of Windsor Law School and was called to the bar in June, 2014. During that time and shortly after, Fabio was honoured with the “Rising Star” award by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the “Changing Lives” award by the United Way Centraide Windsor –Essex, the “Community Champion” award by the University of Windsor, and the "Odyssey" award by the University of Windsor Alumni Association.
Fabio has been practicing law since his call to the bar in June, 2014. In early 2018, Fabio launched his own employment and labour law firm, proudly located in the heart of Sandwich Town. Fabio is married to Leann and they share a little family dog named Orlando. They are members of Assumption Parish where they got married.
Some notable achievements of Our West End include include:
- Developing a comprehensive strategy for West Windsor and a Roundtable comprised of resident leaders from across the west-end
- Advocacy on maintaining and developing parks, community centres, and general amenities in the neighbourhoods
- Organizing dozens of town halls, crime prevention training for residents, and supporting existing initiatives throughout Ward 2's four distinct neighbourhoods
In 2014, Fabio was elected as a Trustee on the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board representing Wards 2 & 9. Fabio is proud of the following achievements during his time on the board:
- Securing $1.14 million to build a new theatre auditorium at Assumption High School
- Securing funding for a brand new Assumption Middle School with an International Baccalaureate Program. The Middle School includes a brand new gymnasium, new classrooms, and a courtyard.
- Securing millions in funding for various capital projects at St. James Grade School and Assumption High School
- Being elected Chair of the Audit Committee and Trustee representative on the Parent Involvement Committee
Fabio achieved a Business Commerce Degree, Honours in Business and Economics (B.Comm.) in 2007 and a Masters of Business Administration Degree (M.B.A.) in 2008, both from the University of Windsor, Odette School of Business. He later graduated from the University of Windsor Law School and was called to the bar in June, 2014. During that time and shortly after, Fabio was honoured with the “Rising Star” award by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the “Changing Lives” award by the United Way Centraide Windsor –Essex, the “Community Champion” award by the University of Windsor, and the "Odyssey" award by the University of Windsor Alumni Association.
Fabio has been practicing law since his call to the bar in June, 2014. In early 2018, Fabio launched his own employment and labour law firm, proudly located in the heart of Sandwich Town. Fabio is married to Leann and they share a little family dog named Orlando. They are members of Assumption Parish where they got married.