LONDON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Tonight's scheduled London City Council meeting was sparse in attendance; with only two city council members present, the meeting could not come to quorum.

Despite that, London Mayor Randall Weddle allowed the public to speak. A topic discussed in tonight's public comment focused on the concerns of Council Member Justin Young's comments.

Young was arrested last month and charged with domestic violence. Our LEX 18 Investigates team learned in a hearing that he used a racial slur when accusing another man of having an affair with his ex-girlfriend.

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Weddle told LEX 18 Monday night that his office is asking for Young's resignation or for the council to impea

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