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TORONTO — John Tory, who shocked Toronto residents with his admission of an affair with a former staffer, submitted his formal resignation from the mayor's office late Wednesday shortly after councillors approved what became his final budget.
"This has been the job of a lifetime, and while I have let many people, including myself, down in this instance, I have nonetheless been deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve the people of this wonderful city for more than eight years and I hope I achieved some good for the city I truly love." He faced several calls to stay in office despite the controversy that engulfed him since Friday, with Premier Doug Ford among those who wanted Tory to remain at the city’s helm.
Those powers gave Tory a veto over changes and the ability to push through his fiscal plan with only one-third council support. Tory rose late Wednesday night to say he would not use his veto power.
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