Michigan Proposal No. 4, Wayne County Charter Initiative (1944)
| Michigan Proposal No. 4 | |
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| Topic Local government organization |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Michigan Proposal No. 4 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Michigan on November 7, 1944. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing Wayne County to adopt a charter. |
Election results
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Michigan Proposal No. 4 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 638,876 | 42.85% | ||
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851,926 | 57.15% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposal No. 4 was as follows:
| “ | (PROPOSAL NO. 4) Proposed amendment to the State Constitution permitting Wayne County to adopt a Charter. No. 4—By initiatory petition there is submitted a proposed amendment to the Constitution to stand as Section 15b of Article VIII pursuant to which the electors of Wayne County may reorganize its County Government under a charter. Shall Article VIII of the State Constitution be amended by adding Section 15b thereto, permitting Wayne County to adopt a charter as set forth in said proposed amendment. | ” |
Path to the ballot
An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. Eighteen (18) states allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.
In Michigan, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 10% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
See also
External links
- State of Michigan, "Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual"
- The Times Herald, "The Four Amendments," November 4, 1944
Footnotes
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