Embattled London mayor resigns after KY appeals court reinstates his removal from office

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 480

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is resigning from office after an appeals court reaffirmed the city council’s 2025 decision to remove him from his post.

Weddle said in a Friday morning Facebook post addressing the London City Council and residents that his resignation would be effective Sunday, July 12.

“Our judicial system has now spoken, and while this is not the outcome I had hoped for, I respect the rule of law, …

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