Resignation letter by Eric
Posted to Bsky, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
|
After a great deal of thought, I’ve decided to step down from More Neighbours Toronto to pursue new opportunities, which I am excited to share with you shortly.
I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who helped build MNTO into an organization known for being serious, volunteer-driven, and truly grassroots. It has been the time of my life, and I’m proud of the role we played in advancing how Toronto and Ontario thinks about housing.
While there is always more to do, it’s also important to recognize how much has changed in this city since we started. Ideas that once felt out of reach are now firmly part of the mainstream conversation. That progress matters.
The work is far from over, but I have complete confidence in the board and the broader MNTO community to manage a strong transition and continue pushing for a more affordable, livable Toronto.
I’m deeply thankful for the people, the energy, and the impact — and excited for what comes next.
Founder & Former President Eric Lombardi |
Response Letter from Board of Directors
x.com/EricDLombardi/st
|
To our Membership,
The Board of Directors of More Neighbours Toronto is deeply grateful for Eric Lombardi's vision, energy, and leadership as our Founder and former President. Eric built More Neighbours Toronto from the ground up, establishing us as a credible and powerful voice for housing abundance in Toronto. We are indebted to him for his dedication and countless contributions to this organization and the broader housing movement. As Eric moves forward to his next chapter, we are excited to see what he will accomplish and confident that his impact on housing advocacy will continue to grow.
As we move forward, we want to clarify More Neighbours Toronto's organizational structure and leadership. The role of President was created specifically to recognise Eric's unique position as our founder and the public face of the organization during its formative years. With his departure, this role will not be automatically replaced.
More Neighbours Toronto is governed by an elected Board of Directors which provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization. Day-to-day leadership and management rest with the Board which will continue to guide our advocacy work, strategic initiatives, and organizational development.
As More Neighbours Toronto evolves, we will thoughtfully assess our organizational needs and capacity. Any future staff positions — whether operational, advocacy-focused, or executive in nature — will be designed to serve the organization's strategic priorities and growth trajectory, not simply to fill a predetermined role.
With Eric’s leadership, More Neighbours Toronto has built strong foundations, developed robust partnerships, and established itself as a credible voice in Toronto's housing conversation. Our work will continue with the same energy and commitment that has defined us from the beginning and we look forward to further amplifying the voices of our members and the pro-housing movement in this city.
Thank you for being on this journey with us, The Board |
atus/2016203101925982235?s=20