Toronto City Council Strips Mayor Rob Ford of Some of his Political Powers

If it seems like I just wrote about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford twelve hours ago, that's because it was. He has been struggling with police and ethics investigations over illegal drug abuse and erratic behaviors. You can read more about this mess here.

Earlier today, Toronto's City Council voted 39-3 to strip Mayor Ford of several of his responsibilities, chiefly his authority of appoint and dismiss the deputy mayor and his executive committee. The executive committee runs the city's budget process.

Mayor Ford has stated that he will challenge this decision in court.