City of Davis, Measure N, 2008

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Vote breakdown for Measure N in Davis

A City of Davis, Measure N ballot proposition was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Yolo County, California, for voters in the City of Davis. It was defeated.

Yes 11,913 (45.7%)
No 14,137 (54.3%)

The ballot question was about whether the city should change from a general law city to a charter city. The question on the ballot was, "Shall the Proposed Charter of the City of Davis Be Adopted?"

General law versus charter

General law cities derive their powers for municipal affairs from the California Constitution and California Legislature. Charter cities, on the other hand derive their powers for municipal affairs from their charters.

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