Toronto Mayor Rob Ford launching YouTube show

TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, a city councilor, are launching a YouTube series called "Ford Nation."

Ford asks people to "please judge me on my record, not my personal life" in a preview posted Thursday.

Ford last year made international headlines when he admitted to having smoked crack cocaine while in a drunken stupor. He continues to draw attention for erratic behavior, but he has resisted pressure to step down and is seeking re-election.

A news release from the mayor's office said the show will debut Feb. 10 and encourages "everyone to subscribe to their new channel and hear from them, directly and unfiltered." It also says the show is being produced by volunteers. The release came from the mayor's spokesman. The mayor's spokesman said earlier Thursday that Ford was not feeling well Thursday and wouldn't be at work after reporters questioned where he was.

Last November the tabloid Sun News Network cancelled a "Ford Nation" television show after only one episode after complaining it took five hours to shoot and over 10 hours to edit. A "Ford Nation" radio show was also canceled.