Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton

Mayor Fred Eisenberger was first elected to Hamilton City Council as the representative for Ward 5 in 1991. He was re-elected in 1994 and again in 1997. After nine years on council, he ran for mayor in 2000. He placed third, but launched a successful bid for mayor in 2006 and was sworn in as the third mayor of the new City of Hamilton on December 6, 2006.

Recognized for his vision and decisive leadership, Eisenberger was appointed by the federal government as the inaugural chairman of the new Hamilton Port Authority in 2001. In his role as chairman, he led the development of the first-ever strategic plan and operational review. His appointment to the Port ended in 2004.

In addition to local and regional council boards and commissions, Eisenberger has also served on several charitable and corporate boards in recent years. As chairman of the board of the Giant's Rib Discovery Centre, he worked to develop an understanding of the Niagara Escarpment, and to secure a site and funding for a new tourist learning centre.

He and his wife Diane live in Hamilton with their two children Brett and Alida.