Save Our Fire Department Paramedics Committee v. City of Appleton

The City of Appleton appeals a judgment ordering it to submit a proposed charter ordinance to a vote of the electorate. The city argues that the trial court improperly interpreted sec. 66.01, Stats., 2 regarding the exercise of home rule powers, and sec. 9.20, Stats., 3 regarding the method for direct legislation. Because we conclude that the trial court properly ordered the proposed charter ordinance be submitted to a vote of the electorate, we affirm.

The proposed charter amendment was submitted to the common council and is a form of direct legislation and municipal home rule. See sec.…