Geyso v. City of Cudahy

Two issues are raised by this appeal:

1. Are ordinances creating and increasing a monthly expense allowance and increasing a monthly stenographic allowance null and void because the creation and increase of such allowances constitutes an increase in salary prohibited by sec. 62.09 (6) (b) and sec. 66.196, Stats.?

2. Can the city of Cudahy pay out such allowances if there are no itemized statements or vouchers submitted demonstrating that the expenses actually were incurred ?

Secs. 62.09 (6) (b) and 66.196, Stats., prohibit increases in salary during the term in office of a city official. Nothing…