St. Louis City Council voted unanimously to accept City Manager John Shaw's resignation effective immediately . ' I believe that the city of St. Louis 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 . Justice Department report repeatedly cited Shaw 's role in encouraging police force to ticket motorists as a means to generate revenue . Shaw had held the position in the Ferguson suburb since 2007 .
Ferguson City Council voted unanimously to accept City Manager John Shaw's resignation effective immediately . ' 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 . Justice Department report repeatedly cited Shaw 's role in encouraging police force to ticket motorists as a means to generate revenue . Shaw had held the position in the St. Louis suburb since 2007 .