John Tory’s office says he will see the budget process through, and that he will announce further details about his departure following the budget meeting
As long as he is mayor, there is nothing to prevent Mr. Tory from exercising the powers of the office. Among them are veto powers included in strong-mayor legislation passed by the province late last year, which he could use to thwart attempts to amend his budget. Some of the mayor’s allies are even publicly encouraging him not to resign, and instead serve out the almost four years remaining in his term.less than four months after cruising to a third consecutive election victory.
It also calls for higher public transit fares, and reduced transit service. The fiscal plan also warns of a $1.4-billion pandemic-related shortfall, and projects a worsening capital backlog in areas such as roads, transit and parks. “There is a contradiction there, between saying it’s inappropriate for me to remain as your mayor, but I’m going to remain for the most important decision in the year,” Mr. Siemiatycki said.
There is little Mr. Tory’s critics can do to force him to follow through on his pledge to resign. As Toronto learned during the tumultuous leadership of Rob Ford, a mayor unwilling to resign cannot be pushed. Councillor Jon Burnside said he had encouraged the mayor to reconsider his pledge to resign, and instead stay in office.said he takes issue with the disruption and financial cost that a mayoral by-election would thrust upon on the city. He argued it would detract from city council’s work to address important challenges facing Toronto.
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