Kimball v. Olmsted

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Gordon, C. J.

Prior to the 23d day of August, 1898, tbe respondent was a member of the board of bealtb of tbe city of Spokane. On tbat day tbe mayor of tbe city transmitted to tbe council tbe following communication, viz.:

“ To tbe Honorable President and City Council:

“ Gentlemen—In accordance with Section 128 of tbe City Charter I hereby recommend tbe removal of Hr. E. L. Kimball as a member of tbe Board of Health, and respectfully ask tbat your Honorable Body sustain my recommendation. E. D. Olmsted, Mayor.”

*630By a vote of the council the recommendation…