Cambridge mayoral candidate Ryan Bolender under investigation over pothole repair video Ryan Bolender, a candidate for Cambridge mayor, is under investigation for a potential bylaw violation after posting a campaign video of himself repairing a pothole. The city asked him to remove the video, which he did within 24 hours. Ryan Bolender, a candidate for mayor in Cambridge, Ontario, is under investigation for a potential bylaw violation after posting a campaign video that showed him repairing a pothole. The video, posted to social media, was taken down within 24 hours after the city asked him to remove it. Bolender said he was told he is being investigated for a potential bylaw infraction and violation of campaign rules. The city did not provide any information to CTV News about the case. In the video, Bolender could be seen filling in a pothole that he said was in front of a home where a woman with mobility challenges lives.He explained that the woman had gone on a fairly significant rant about the city and how they have been unresponsive to a service complaint about the condition of the road at the end of her driveway. Bolender then posted the video as part of his mayoral campaign. He said it was meant to highlight issues of service delivery and accessibility that are very key for residents discussing municipal issues.While the woman was happy with his work, the city took a very different view. A still image taken from the campaign video shows Bolender cutting into a street to fix the pothole. The image was provided by his campaign. Bolender is one of six people vying to become Cambridge's next mayor.The other candidates are Tony Chaves, Scott Hamilton, Ihtsham Haq, Jan Liggett, and Ken Roche. Two other candidates who had initially submitted their names have already withdrawn from the race. A full list of candidates is available online. The investigation raises questions about campaign conduct and the responsibilities of municipal candidates.Anna Esselment, a professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, said the video may make Bolender more recognizable, but it might not necessarily be positive. She said you have a number of people who might question whether there is an understanding of what it is a citizen should or should not do, or if someone who is trying to be mayor, at the very base level, that person is responsible for upholding the laws of the city and the bylaws of the city.Esselment added that campaign videos can be like onions, with layers that can be unfolded and scrutinized. She said you have to think about what opponents or others could see as the problem with it. Sometimes it can be a double-edged sword. The incident highlights the fine line candidates must walk when trying to address community issues while adhering to regulations.CTV News Kitchener has reached out to local candidates in Cambridge to hear what their priorities are. The candidates' answers will be published in the coming weeks as the election draws closer. The municipal election is expected to take place later this year. The city has not commented further on the investigation.Bolender has not been charged with any offence. The probe is ongoing. Bolender's campaign video was intended to draw attention to accessibility and service delivery issues.However, it has also drawn scrutiny from the city and raised questions about the appropriateness of a candidate performing work on public property. The outcome of the investigation could have implications for his candidacy. For now, Bolender remains in the race, awaiting further details from the city. The incident has sparked discussion about the role of candidates in addressing local infrastructure problems and the boundaries they must respect.As the election approaches, voters will weigh these actions alongside other issues. CTV News will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.