Mayor Weddle Out After Mortgage Scandal | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

London Mayor Randall Weddle is stepping down after a dramatic legal showdown — the Kentucky Court of Appeals sided with the city council, ruling that his unauthorized $5 million mortgage for the tourism commission was illegal and grounds for removal. The court didn’t even need to consider other misconduct charges, focusing solely on his violation of city law. This decision comes just as the council was preparing to launch a new legal process based on his eligibility for a second term. Weddle, while respecting the ruling, affirmed his ongoing commitment to the city’s people. Listen in…