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Proposition 24

California Statewide • 1936 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 52.6% yes, 47.4% no

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This measure allowed California cities and cities-counties to adopt their own charters through local voter approval, rather than requiring state legislative approval. It gave municipalities greater autonomy in establishing their governmental structure and operations.

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