November 8, 1983

Referendum 96

Proposal to require every candidate for Mayor and Alderman to run in the primary election for that office, instead of in a party primary (51% needed for passage).

WardForAgainst
128711064
21858898
31706656
429201115
51511619
625791330
721091374
826561069
92225804
1040971941
1146972107
1236291180
1346962247
Total37,56616,404

Referendum adopted.

Referendum 97

Proposal to change the title "Alderman" to "Council Member" (51% needed for passage).

WardForAgainst
125201385
22023737
31469884
424371550
51546570
628921048
72639865
82738995
92120936
1045411552
1148022007
1232371600
1347872218
Total37,75116,347

Referendum approved.