In Municipal Corporations ( 1872 ) , Dillon explained that in contrast to the powers of states , which are unlimited but for express restrictions under the state or federal constitution , municipalities only have the powers that are expressly granted to them .
In Municipal Corporations ( 1872 ) , Dillon explained that in contrast to the powers of states , which are unlimited but for express restrictions under the state or federal constitution , municipalities only have the powers that the state legislature expressly gives to them .