City of Tacoma v. Lillis

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Anders, C. J. —

From the year 1887 to May 12, 1890, appellant was a member of the city council of the city of Tacoma. At the time of his election, in 1887, and for two years thereafter, no fees or salary were attached to the office of councilman, either by statute or ordinance; but under the power given to the council by the charter of the city “to establish and regulate the fees and compensation of all its officers, excepting when otherwise provided” (Laws 1885-6; p. 203), an ordinance was passed on April 7, and approved April 10, 1888, wherein and…