State ex rel. Hackworth v. Hughes

[This decision has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 97 Ohio St.3d 110.] THE STATE EX REL. HACKWORTH v. HUGHES, MAYOR, ET AL. [Cite as State ex rel. Hackworth v. Hughes,

2002-Ohio-5334.] Elections—Mandamus sought to compel Pickerington City Council et al. to place a proposed charter amendment on the November 5, 2002 election ballot— Writ denied, when—Petition did not fairly and substantially present the proposed charter amendment to the electorate—Violation of R.C. 731.31. (No. 2002-1547—Submitted September 27, 2002—Decided October 4, 2002.) IN MANDAMUS. __________________ Per Curiam.…