LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - Former London Mayor Randall Weddle says he plans to appeal his impeachment.

The London City Council voted Friday to remove Weddle from office following a nearly nine-hour impeachment hearing.

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The vote and process sparked debate across the community.

Following Weddle’s removal, the council appointed Tracie Handley as acting mayor.

Weddle shared this statement with WKYT on Monday:

The London City Council ignored the evidence and testimony we presented on Friday, and it took a political vote that went against the will of the People of London in the last election. The Council has wanted to remove me for months, and it drafted its charges and took a vo

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