City of Newport v. Gugel

CULLEN, Commissioner.

In an action against the chiefs of the police and fire departments of the City of Newport, individually and as representatives of the members of the departments, the city sought a declaration with respect to the validity of a certain ordinance adopted by the voters pursuant to the initiative procedure authorized by KRS 89.610 for cities operating under the city manager form of government. The circuit court declared the ordinance valid and enjoined the city to put it into effect. The city has appealed.

The ordinance in question fixed minimum salaries for police and fire…