Initiatives 1908-1994

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Initiatives 1908-1994

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Petitions and reports on sufficiency of petition signatures on initiatives brought by the citizens of Seattle. Included is the 1908 Charter Amendment petition for direct legislation by initiative and referendum. An initiative is the citizens' right to initiate legislation or other measures to be voted on by the people. Includes bound and unbound paper records dating from 1908-1994.

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