November 2, 1920

Total votes cast: 134,391.

On adopting the proposed city charter. Four-sevenths majority needed for passage.

WardForAgainst
12887972
258372047
375292562
486253204
582702567
61871401
774841935
814,1465834
963961621
1054361527
1140571100
1274791484
1310,8713584
Total90,88828,838

Referendum passed.

On establishing a system of pensions for city employees. Simple majority required for passage.

WardForAgainst
124091410
245233307
362124196
469805104
569294047
61690606
755903729
810,2669726
951422885
1041582761
1133461757
1258673139
1373247073
Total70,43649,740

Referendum passed.

The Special Committee on Canvassing Election Returns noted 1) that the election judges of Ward 10 District 7 submitted no returns on either proposition and, 2) that the total vote of Ward 12 District 9 on the pension system was officially 832, while the total number of votes cast in the district was 721. The committee were advised by the City Attorney that the Council had no authority to force election judges to change the returns. (City Council Proceedings for 1920, p. 819)