Side v. City of Cheney

The City of Cheney appeals a Superior Court judgment reversing a Civil Service Commission decision. The Commission had rejected Police Officer Ken Side's contention he lost a promotion due to political reasons. We reverse the Superior Court and reinstate the Commission's decision.

In June 1981, a vacancy for the position of sergeant occurred in the Cheney Police Department. Cheney Police Officer Ken Side was first on the Civil Service promotion list for the position of sergeant. Alan Bremner and Terry Rockey, also Cheney police officers, occupied the second and third positions, respectively.…