A Queensland mayor under investigation over misrepresenting his military, education and business credentials has announced his resignation.

Troy Thompson was elected as Townsville's mayor in April 2024.

He was suspended by the state government on full pay for 12 months in November, amid an ongoing Crime and Corruption Commission investigation.

Cr Thompson had been under pressure to resign after conceding in May 2024 he had falsely declared details of his military record and university degrees.

In a statement posted on social media on Friday, Mr Thompson said he was standing down a month before his suspension period was due to end.

"This resignation is not an admission of wrong-doing,"

he said.

"It is a deliberate and principled stand to protect the democratic rights of the people o

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