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News of Sudbury MPP Joe Cimino's resignation was a surprise, and many people took to social media to express their views. Cimnio, 44, who won the NDP riding in Greater Sudbury on June 12, cited personal reasons for his sudden departure from office.

In a Facebook statement, Sudbury NDP MP Glenn Thibeault said he understands and respects his provincial counterpart Joe Cimino's decision to resign from the provincial legislature.

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It will be business as usual at Joe Cimino's constituency office in Sudbury in the wake of the Sudbury MPP's surprise announcement he would be stepping down from that role Thursday.

"I want to thank Joe for putting his name forward and for his public service — hopefully his public service is not over," Bartolucci said. "He's chosen to be closer to his family, to his wife and to help raise their children — that's very noble.

Paul Loewenberg, who ran against Joe Cimino Oct. 6, 2013 to lead Sudbury's New Democrats in the June 12 provincial election, said he is in “shock” following Cimino's resignation announcement. Loewenberg, speaking to NorthernLife.

Sudbury MPP Joe Cimino has announced he is resigning his position at the end of the day today. "After much reflection and thought, I have decided to resign my position as a Sudbury MPP as of end of day today," Cimino said in an email statement.

Shannon Kingsley shared with NorthernLife.ca a photo captured by a drone of the Flour Mill towers.