During a lengthy explanation of this whole situation to Judge O'Brien, Mr. Hughs stated that it is not within the scope of his duties to file the mandamus action. He seemed confident with that. I don't dispute that one way or another, but if I don't step up to the plate, it probably wouldn't get done. That's how they've gotten away with all they've gotten away with around here. No one has challenged government actions for decades. I can understand why not. The government entities make these legal issues far more conflicting than they are to drag it out forever. It costs public officials, like Doherty, nothing to make an issue a five to seven year adventure to Harrisburg and back. On the other hand, the challenger pays. In my case, I don't use a lawyer, but if I did I'd be well over a million dollars in legal fees thus far, if not two. 

If the city digs its heels in and summons the court administrator to guide this to a crony judge ( aren't they all?) and the judge rules against me, I'm off to Harrisburg for the 12th time.    

Solicitors typically handle legal issues and provide guidance, and don't necessarily initiate legal actions against other government entities, but it has been done.