November 5, 2013
Charter Amendment No. 172: Proposal to Amend the Minneapolis City Charter
The ballot question read:
"Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended in the form of a complete revision which (1) modernizes the Charter; (2) redrafts its provisions for brevity and in plain language; (3) reorganizes the Charter into nine articles, and groups related provisions together; (4) removes from the Charter certain provisions for possible enactment into ordinance; and (5) retains the current role and relationships of City boards and commissions?"
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 52,225 | 79.66% |
| No | 13,338 | 20.34% |
The amendment passed.
Charter Amendment No. 173: Proposal to Amend the Minneapolis City Charter Liquor-Licensing Provisions
The ballot question read:
"Shall the Minneapolis City Charter provisions relating to the sale of liquor and wine be amended by reorganizing and rewriting in plain modern language?"
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 57,980 | 85.85% |
| No | 9,556 | 14.15% |
The amendment passed.