Two of John Tory’s allies at city hall are floating the possibility of the mayor taking a “leave of absence” rather than imminently resigning.
Councillors James Pasternak and Frances Nunziata told reporters on Wednesday that they have both spoken with Tory about stepping aside for a period of “months” before making a final decision about his political future.
So far he has not indicated that he is considering changing his mind but he has also not provided a timeline for when he intends to submit his resignation to the city clerk. She said that Tory made an “error in judgement” by engaging in a relationship with a staff member but said that “is not a reason to resign.”
Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Pasternak conceded that Tory’s behaviour “casts a shadow over the mayor’s office and his position.” “Being the mayor of Toronto is not a part time job. You can’t say I am going to do it on Tuesday and not on Wednesday. We need clarity and cohesion as a council so we can govern this city,” Coun. Gord Perks told reporters on Wednesday. “The mayor has said he is resigning, the sooner that happens the sooner we can get on with the business of making this city a great place to live.”
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