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Wisconsin 1969 ballot measures
In 1969, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 1.
- Three were advisory questions.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%).
On the ballot
April 1, 1969
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Administration | Create an exemption to the requirement for uniformity of county government and give county executives veto power |
|
326,445 (50%) |
321,851 (50%) |
|
| Question 2 | Budgets | Allow the state to contract public debt under certain conditions |
|
411,062 (61%) |
258,366 (39%) |
|
| Question 3 | Education; Budgets | Make the state responsible for the control and funding of vocational education programs |
|
292,560 (42%) |
409,789 (58%) |
|
| Question 4 | Water; Bonds | Issue bonds to help with municipal water pollution control |
|
446,763 (64%) |
246,968 (36%) |
|
| Question 5 | Parks and conservation; Bonds | Issue bonds to help buy and develop land for recreational purposes |
|
361,630 (53%) |
322,882 (47%) |
See also
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