Flowers v. City of Moline

The plaintiff, Randy Flowers, challenged the actions of the Moline city council, arguing that the city had attempted to change its form of government without complying with the requirements of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1 — 1—1 et seq. (West 1992)). The city moved to dismiss based on the plaintiff’s lack of standing and the court’s lack of authority to enjoin acts which were lawful and within the city’s authority. The trial court held that the plaintiff had standing but that it could not enjoin the acts of the city. We affirm.

In June 1992, the Moline city council passed an…