MEDIA RELEASE February 23, 2007 Today Judge Peter J. Corrigan Ruled in Our favor regarding CLEVELAND’S COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW ON RESIDENCY! Case # CV 590463 This is a tremendous WIN for ALL municipal employees in the State of Ohio! |
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Cleveland Lodge #8
Many people across the state have been anxiously awaiting ruling regarding Residency here in Cuyahoga County. Today at 3:00 PM Judge Peter J. Corrigan filed his ruling. In his ruling he concludes Having considered and rejected all the City's arguments, this Court grants summary judgement in favor of the State and safety forces and denies summary judgement in favor of the City. In so ruling, this court specifically determines that R.C. 9.481 was lawfully enacted by the General Assembly to provide for the general welfare of employees of Ohio's political subdivisions and is a matter of statewide concern. Section 34, Article II of the Ohio Constitution is the controlling constitution provision, and conflicting local laws passed pursuant to the city's home rule power found in Section 3, Article XVIII must succumb to state law. R.C. 9.481 is constitutional and is upheld. This is great news and another step closer to the end! However, Our advice to members seeking to relocate is still the same. Wait until a definitive ruling from the Supreme Court before you move and put your career at risk. |