American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 74 v. City of Warren

Mary Jane Trapp, Judge.

{¶ 1} The city of Warren appeals from a judgment of the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas finding R.C. 9.481 constitutionally enacted pursuant to Section 34, Article II, Ohio Constitution and therefore superseding the city’s residency requirement, codified in Section 155.05 of the Codified Ordinances of the city of Warren.

{¶ 2} The issue on appeal concerns the constitutionality of R.C. 9.481. After a careful review of the pertinent constitutional provisions, statutes, and case law authority, this court concludes that R.C. 9.481 is constitutionally enacted pursuant…