Ex-Hamilton mayor Larry Di Ianni has announced his support for his former rival Fred Eisenberger.

With Eisenberger standing at his side, Di Ianni made the endorsement during a Wednesday morning news conference at the Powerhouse restaurant in Stoney Creek. 

Eisenberger called Di Ianni a "great friend" and thanked him for his support.

"I'm really look forward to working with you, Larry, on the campaign," he said. 

He said the role Di Ianni will play hasn't yet been decided. 

Di Ianni, who served as Hamilton's mayor from 2003 to 2006, lost to Eisenberger in the 2006 mayoral election.

Current mayor Bob Bratina beat out both men in the 2010 vote, with Di Ianni edging out Eisenberger by fewer than 1,500 votes to secure second place.

Di Ianni had said he was considering running for the mayoralty in October's municipal election, but announced in April that he would not be entering the race. 

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