August 21, 2020

MaryJane Dolan, Mayor

City of Lynchburg
City Hall
900 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504

Dear Mayor Dolan:

As you are well aware, there has been considerable turmoil generated in the Lynchburg
community surrounding the release and circulation of several emails claimed to have been sent
by me in my capacity as County Administrator in Warren County. As you know by verified
information I have presented, one of those emails is a fabrication and was never sent and the
other, while taken out of context, included inappropriate and vulgar language for which I have
previously publicly apologized and addressed in Warren County.

I am sorry that this has brought unwanted attention to you and the other members of City
Council and staff. I apologize for the situation and am regretful that these emails cast shadow
on my 25 years of service. Inasmuch as this has brought concerns about my future ability to
manage the City, I feel that it is in my and the City’s best interests if I withdraw from the
position prior to my stated start date of September 1st. I sincerely regret having to take this
action but feel it is in the best interests of the City.

Please know that my family was excited for the opportunity to move to Lynchburg and I looked
forward to the challenge of managing the City. We wish you nothing but the best during this
transition and the rest of your term.

Sincerely,

Douglas P. Stanley, AICP ICMA-CM