Martin v. Cajda

On February 1, 1990, the Chicago police department initiated a disciplinary proceeding against defendant Officer Jessie Cajda (Cajda), an 18-year veteran of the department, charging him with, inter alia, violating section 25 — 30 of the Municipal Code of Chicago. (Chicago Municipal Code §25 — 30 (1980), recodified Chicago Municipal Code §2 — 152—340 (1990).) That provision, commonly known as the residency ordinance, obligates all employees and officers of the City of Chicago (the City) to reside “actually” within its corporate boundaríes. Chicago Municipal Code §25 — 30 (1980), recodified…