Neis making political comeback

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Former mayor, Rosalind Neis is seeking a council seat in West Kelowna

West Kelowna's first mayor is attempting a political comeback.

Rosalind Neis, who served one year as mayor (2007) then three years on council (2008-2011), has announced she is running for a council seat once again.

Neis was the top vote getter in 2008 but was unable to parlay that popularity during her 2011 run at the mayor's chair.

She lost that vote to current mayor, Doug Findlater, by more than 1,600 votes.

Neis, a registered nurse at KGH, initially announced her intention to run in November but backed down because she will be in Prince Rupert for the month of October helping with a medical shortage in that community.

"I realize that being physically out of the community for October puts me at a disadvantage but I...want to make a difference in this wonderful community and I know that I have the support of many people," says Neis.

In the meantime, Neis says she will stay connected with the community through cell phone and on line until she returns Nov 1.

"It is a chance I am willing to take.

I am willing to let the chips fall where they may."

Voters in West Kelowna go to the polls to elect a new council Nov 15.