Toronto’s city council budget talks went to recess three times Wednesday morning because members of the public were shouting.
A woman shouted against funding for police. Multiple voices were later heard chanting “House the homeless, feed the poor, kick John Tory out the door.”
When the city council meeting commenced after hours of delay, Mayor John Tory spoke, but only to say farewell and express appreciation for retiring chief engineer Michael D’Andrea. His comments were punctuated by yells of “let me in” from the same woman who was earlier shut out.
Tory announced his resignation as mayor on Friday after admitting to an affair with a staff member, though he has not yet officially submitted a resignation letter. He is still acting mayor as the budget is voted upon and could use his new “strong mayor” veto powers….