Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson announced he would resign from office Thursday, effective immediately. “After much consideration, and with a heavy heart, I’m submitting my resignation as mayor of Midvale city, effective immediately,” Stevenson said in a news release. “In recent weeks, my personal life has drastically changed, and I’ve determined that it would be best for me to step away at this time. I ask for understanding and privacy.” Midvale city confirmed to KSL TV on Thursday that Stevenson’s wife filed a complaint against him, alleging he was having an affair and was in violation of city policy and law. According to Midvale city policy, city officials are prohibited from having romantic relationships with employees who work within the same chain of command.