Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger not seeking re-election

Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger announced he is not seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election.

Eisenberger served three terms, the last two of which were consecutive.

“I have always done my best for the people of Hamilton, and as much as I have loved serving as your Mayor, doing my best now requires that I not put my name on the ballot in the 2022 municipal election…I have enjoyed every step of the journey. But now is the time for the journey to go in another direction,” said Eisenberger in-part, in a statement. “I arrived in Hamilton as an eight-year-old immigrant kid not speaking a word of English. I am forever thankful to the people of Hamilton for the honour and the privilege of serving them as their Mayor.”

You can read Eisenberger’s full statement here.

The mayoral race has three declared candidates. Keanin Loomis, Bob Bratina and Ejaz Butt have all entered the race.

The municipal elections are on October 24 and candidates have until August 19 to file their nomination papers.