ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren has released her resignation letter.

The letter was released one day after the mayor pleaded guilty to violating election law in Rochester City Court. Warren agreed to resign as part of a plea deal. Her resignation is effective December 1, 2021. 

When Warren resigns, Deputy Mayor James Smith will take over the role of interim mayor to serve out the final weeks of her term.

Mayor Warren's full resignation letter can be read below: