June 18, 1928

Referendum No. 5

On ward taxes and street commissioners. Three-fifths majority needed for passage (not voting was counted as a No vote).

WardForAgainst
17251666
220561008
330912696
427381075
520341034
6322710
730802613
865671387
922442671
1029362944
1110051400
1239963614
1386382120
Total39,43224,938

Referendum failed (71,707 ballots were cast in this election).

Referendum No. 6

Proposal to create 6 new wards, cut the Council to 1 alderman per ward (19 aldermen total) and raise alderman's salary from $1800 to $2400. Three-fifths majority needed for passage (not voting was counted as a No vote).

WardForAgainst
1686177
219961085
326372920
425721216
519871130
6295747
728782871
863721619
921022877
1027113246
119361506
1236843977
1386722195
Total37,52825,566

Referendum failed.