Minnesota Election Trends Project

March 20, 1956

Referendum No. 14

Proposal to stagger the expiration dates on city licenses. Three-fifths majority needed for passage.

Ward	For	Against
1	6128	2277
2	5971	1537
3	4303	2057
4	7096	2284
5	4321	1716
6	3603	1194
7	5508	1162
8	4996	1473
9	5530	1852
10	6366	1401
11	9388	2030
12	7678	2203
13	9802	1686
Total	80,690	22,872

Referendum adopted.

September 11, 1956

Proposal to raise the School Board levy to 6 mills (53% majority needed for passage).

Ward	For	Against
1	4799	4843
2	5096	3209
3	3464	4267
4	5155	6217
5	3913	2991
6	3345	1767
7	5576	2847
8	4680	2941
9	4631	3860
10	5232	4340
11	7076	7204
12	5750	5973
13	9343	5843
Total	68,060	56,302

Referendum adopted.