John Tory formally resigns as mayor of Toronto effective Friday
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Mayor John Tory submitted his resignation notice to the city clerk on Wednesday evening, five days after he abruptly announced he was stepping down from the job.
Toronto Mayor John Tory is stepping down from the job on Friday.
Tory submitted his resignation letter to the city clerk on Wednesday evening, informing John D. Elvidge that he will leave the mayor's office on Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
In the letter, Tory said he will spend the next two days in meetings with city staff and Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, who will take over some of the mayor's responsibilities after he vacates the office, to ensure an orderly transition.
"I want to thank the people of Toronto for trusting me as Mayor since 2014. I continue to be deeply sorry and apologize unreservedly to the people of Toronto and to all those hurt by my actions without exception," Tory wrote.
"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."
In a statement, the city confirmed that the clerk received Tory's resignation notice, saying Elvidge is working with the city manager and McKelvie on the next steps.
"The resignation of the Mayor does not affect mayoral appointments to Committees or other bodies. All mayoral decisions made to date remain in effect," the statement read.
