Daniel Rivera is stepping down from his position as Lawrence mayor Friday in order to head MassDevelopment, a finance and economic development agency in Massachusetts.
A ceremonial transition of power between Rivera and Incoming Mayor Kendrys Vasquez is slated to take place at City Hall at 4:15 p.m.
The ceremony is closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“I will walk out of City Hall & say farewell to a job I was honored to have for 7 years,” Rivera wrote on Twitter.
Gov. Charlie Baker appointed Rivera back in December to serve as president and CEO of MassDevelopment.
I submitted my letter of resignation to the City Clerk My last day as Mayor is 1/8/21 On that day @ 4:30 I will walk out of City Hall & say farewell to a job I was honored to have for 7 years & have a moment with any staff & one that stop by.
Thank you all! #makinglawrencebetter pic.twitter.com/EEzx7Ec6Ho— Dan Rivera (@danrivera01843) January 6, 2021
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