Calumet City, Ill. (ECWd) –
From the Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, which is seeking to prohibit Odelson from inserting himself as the legal representative for the city without prior authorization – the city is seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction:
- This emergency motion seeks to prevent Odelson from overstepping its authority by seeking to represent the City in matters that are being litigated by the City Attorney and the City’s Corporation Counsel.
- Despite Ordinance no. 25-22 expressly limiting the powers of the Legislative Counsel, the Plaintiffs are aware of at least two cases in which Odelson has sought to represent the City in litigation and usurp the power specifically delegated to the City Attorney and
Corporation Counsel - Despite the lack of any issue that would authorize the Legislative Counsel to appear in the Federal Litigation, Odelson filed its separate notice of appearance on behalf of the City. (Ex. E to Ex. 2). This notice of appearance was filed without seeking leave of court or any other such motion
- On March 5, 2026, Odelson sent correspondence to the ILRB stating incorrectly that as Legislative Counsel, it represented the City before the ILRB
- As a result of the improper interventions by Odelson in the above cited legal matters, the ability of the Mayor, the City Attorney and the Corporation Counsel to represent the legal interests of the City are being impacted
