St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition R, Reduce Number of Aldermen Measure (2012)
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St. Louis Proposition R was on the ballot as a referral in St. Louis on November 6, 2012. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported reducing the number of members on the Board of Aldermen from 28 to 14. |
A "no" vote opposed reducing the number of members on the Board of Aldermen from 28 to 14. |
Election results
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80,301 | 61.50% | ||
| No | 50,277 | 38.50% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition R was as follows:
| “ | Shall the Charter of the City of St. Louis be amended in accordance with the Board of Aldermen Amendment Ordinance? This Amendment restructures of the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis as a body of 14 aldermen representing 14 wards, provides for a transition schedule to implement the restructuring, and other related matters, all as set forth in the ‘Board of Aldermen Amendment Ordinance,’ a copy of which is available at polling places. | ” |
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Opposition
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Path to the ballot
This measure was placed on the ballot by the Board of Aldermen of St. Louis.
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