Paul Toner, 60, a two-term city councilor and former teacher, announced on Facebook Monday that he plans to "take a step back from elective office to explore other opportunities."

Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner, who is accused of paying for commercial sex multiple times at a local brothel, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election.

Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection after facing charges related to patronizing a high-end brothel, setting up a potentially fierce battle for an open seat on the nine-member City Council.