At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Ferguson officials announced the resignation of city manager John Shaw.
The decision was called a “mutual separation agreement” in a news release from the city of Ferguson.
The City Council voted for the separation agreement 7-0 with all City Council members present. Shaw’s resignation is effective immediately and his duties will be divided between various departments within the City of Ferguson.
Shaw’s resignation comes on the heels of a damming report by the Department of Justice that slammed Ferguson officials for discrimination and predatory practices by law enforcement.
“I believe that the City of Ferguson has the resolve to overcome the challenges it faces in the coming months and emerge as a stronger community for it,” Shaw said in a statement regarding his resignation. “People from the St. Louis area already know Ferguson as a resilient and progressive community that is willing and able to challenge existing policies and practices for the betterment of all its residents. Our residents, elected officials, police officers, and other staff are good people dedicated to this City and ready for the challenges ahead. Although I am stepping down from my role as city manager, as a resident of Ferguson, I stand ready to assist in any way I can to help for the community’s future.”