State ex rel. Newell v. City of Jackson

{¶ 1} This is an appeal from a judgment denying a writ of quo warranto to oust appellee Doug Reed from the office of chief of the Jackson Fire Department and to appoint appellant, Kida Newell, fire chief, or to permit Newell to compete for that office as provided by law. Because Newell failed to establish that the office is being unlawfully held and exercised by Reed and that she is entitled to the office, we affirm.

Appointment of Reed as Fire Chief

{¶ 2} In June 2004, the office of chief of the Jackson Fire Department became vacant. On December 8, 2004, appellee Jackson Civil Service…