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Mayor Tackles Poison Pill Contracts | Lexington News
In a high-stakes political showdown in London, Kentucky, new Mayor Tracie Handley is cracking down on “poison pill” contracts signed by her predecessor, Randall Weddle, just before he was removed from the ballot. Weddle claimed the deals were meant to shield vulnerable, long-serving employees from political fallout—but they may have violated city law requiring council approval for contracts over $2,500. With the city drowning in financial woes—including a $50,000 insurance deductible spike and lingering lawsuits—Handley vows to protect taxpayer money while holding past misconduct accountable…
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