Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he will not be seeking another term in office.
Eisenberger said in a statement Monday that it is “time to move onto the next chapter of his life" after three terms in office and that means his name will not be on the ballot come October.
“I have enjoyed every step of the journey. But now is the time for the journey to go in another direction,” he said. Eisenberger said he does not have any plans yet but he does not intend on a "traditional retirement.” Looking back on his time in office he said he hopes that he has been able to make a mark when it comes to a number of issues such as downtown redevelopment, affordable housing, revitalizing the city’s waterfront, and public transit.Eisenberger’s announcement comes just months before the nomination period closes in the municipal election.