Minnesota Election Trends Project

November 3, 1981

Referendum 88

Proposal to change the term for Aldermen and the Comptroller/Treasurer 4 years (51% needed for passage).

Ward	For	Against
1	2625	5427
2	2944	3759
3	1803	4088
4	2516	5235
5	1870	2252
6	2511	2981
7	4398	4113
8	2925	3357
9	2330	3826
10	4068	4929
11	4537	5408
12	3629	5077
13	4857	5587
Total	41,013	56,039

Referendum failed.

Referendum 89

Proposal to create a Rent Control Board, and to prohibit converting apartments into condominiums (51% needed for passage).

Ward	For	Against
1	1897	6391
2	2461	4720
3	1566	4474
4	1611	6310
5	2106	2285
6	3140	2900
7	2673	6476
8	2649	3966
9	2657	3827
10	3099	6546
11	1801	8603
12	1829	6845
13	1886	9071
Total	29,375	72,414

Referendum failed.