LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Court of Appeals has denied an emergency request from the London City Council to once again remove Mayor Randall Weddle from office while the city’s appeal continues.

According to the court’s order, issued Tuesday (October 21), the council and several city officials had asked for “expedited intermediate relief” — essentially a request to temporarily reverse a lower court ruling that reinstated Weddle as mayor last month. The appellate judges said that request was denied, meaning Weddle will remain in office while the case moves forward.

The order explains that the council had unanimously voted in August to oust Weddle, citing several alleged violations, including authorizing a $5 million note without council approval, failing to fill a vacancy

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