Milwaukee Police Association v. City of Milwaukee

¶ 74. (concurring and dissenting). I agree with the majority that the Police Association is not entitled to relief or damages. Majority op., ¶ 8. Likewise, I agree that the purpose of the Home Rule Amendment is to grant power and self-governance to cities and villages, providing them with greater autonomy over local affairs. Majority op., ¶ 2.

¶ 75. I write separately, however, because the majority turns that purpose on its head. Instead of freeing municipalities from interference by the legislature when dealing with local affairs, the majority limits the power and restrains the ability of…