London City Council demands mayor hand over records in misconduct probe

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – During a special called meeting Friday at noon, the London City Council passed a resolution demanding Mayor Randall Weddle turn over extensive records and answer dozens of detailed questions regarding his actions since taking office. The resolution, obtained from documents presented at the meeting, comes as council members weigh possible impeachment proceedings over multiple allegations of misconduct.

According to the resolution, the council is requiring Weddle, along with the city clerk, finance director, and human resources director, to submit a wide range of information by 5:00 p.m. on August 22. The requests include lists of all employees hired or terminated since January 1, 2023, job descriptions, salaries, benefits, and details on the number of positions authorized by city ordinance.

The document also calls for explanations of board and commission appointments, including why members of the City of London Housing Authority were removed and replaced, and what criteria were used for those decisions. Council members further want clarification on the use of city police officers for what the resolution describes as “personal protection” and the reasoning behind certain prosecutorial decisions.

The resolution questions property transactions and legal actions involving the city, including a $5,000,000 mortgage for property located at 998 Levi Jackson Road and other financial dealings. Council members also seek records of all city financial transactions with banks, loan payments, FEMA funds, and other grants from January 1, 2023, to the present.

The list of questions totals nearly 30, many pressing for explanations about directives to city employees, handling of lawsuits, and reasons for specific charges being filed—or not filed—against certain individuals.

The council’s action follows weeks of growing tensions between Weddle and city leaders. Allegations in the resolution include hiring and firing without proper approval, overpaying employees, misuse of the police department, and mishandling city funds. During Friday’s meeting, council members cited the resolution as a step toward ensuring transparency and accountability.

In a Facebook post earlier this week, Weddle addressed the impeachment talk directly, writing: “You might impeach me, but can’t impeach the voters come 2026.”

The resolution requires the mayor and other officials to deliver the requested records to the city clerk by the stated deadline. A hearing on the charges is scheduled for September 5.