Doug Ford claims 'lefty mayor' replacing Tory would be 'disaster' for Toronto
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford raised concerns about a “lefty mayor” being elected in Toronto after John Tory’s resignation.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford raised concerns about a “lefty mayor” being elected in Toronto after John Tory’s resignation, saying he believes it would be a “disaster” for the city and now isn’t the time for a leadership change.
“In my opinion, it's not time to change,” Ford told reporters on Wednesday while making an announcement in Brampton.
“If left wing mayor gets in there, we're toast. I'll tell you, it would be a disaster in my opinion.”
The comments come days after Tory admitted to having an affair with a staffer said he would resign from his position as mayor of Toronto.
He is expected to resign after the city tables—or votes—on the 2023 budget.
When asked by reporters if he should have stuck around or resigned immediately, Ford said that Tory put the budget together and he should be the person to see it through.
Ford and Tory have been seen as staunch allies over the year. Tory has supported much of the Progressive Conservative’s agenda, including the use of strong mayor powers to amend bylaws and pass a budget.
