State ex rel. Taxpayers League v. Noll

Relators argue that Section 13.2 of the North Ridgeville City Charter provides them with a right to a referendum. That section states in pertinent part: “Within thirty (30) days after the enactment by Council, of any ordinance or resolution which may be subject to a referendum under the laws of the State of Ohio, a petition * * * may be filed * * *. When said petition is filed, the Clerk of Council, shall * * * ascertain the sufficiency of the petition, and if found sufficient, the Council shall * * * reconsider such ordinance or resolution. If Council fails to repeal said ordinance or…