People Ex Rel. City of Salem v. McMackin

This is an original mandamus action, filed pursuant to leave of court (Ill. Const. (1970), art. VI, sec. 4(a); Ill.Rev.Stat. 1971, ch. 110A, par. 381), to compel the respondent, as mayor of the City of Salem, to sign certain bonds and a lease authorized under the provisions of the Industrial Project Revenue Bond Act (hereinafter called “Act”). (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1971, ch. 24, pars. 11-74-1 through 11—74—13.) The constitutionality of the Act is challenged in this proceeding.

The Act is designed to attract industrial developments to Illinois communities. It provides a means or method whereby funds…