Seven people have expressed an interest in filling the vacant Ward 7 seat on Windsor city council.

Given the interest, Windsor Mayor Francis says council might reconsider its decision to appoint a new councillor and hold a byelection instead.

Council will discuss the options at the meeting on Sept. 9.

The seat was left vacant after Percy Hatfield was elected as Windsor-Tecumseh MPP in the Aug. 1 provincial byelection.