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9331-00. Board of Freeholders

 Record Group
Identifier: 9331-00
The Board of Freeholders was elected in 1974 to prepare a new City Charter for Seattle. The proposed charter was submitted to the electorate on November 4, 1975 and defeated by a 55-45 percent margin. The Board of Freeholders Records are located at the University of Washington and are identified as Accession No. 2408.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Board of Freeholders Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 9331-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, minutes, seminar and workshop materials, press clippings, draft charters, discussion papers, questionnaires, and administrative records relating to the Board's preparation of a new proposed City Charter. Also included are audiotapes of public hearings, discussion groups, and workshops and seminars.

Dates: 1974-1975

Board of Freeholders Minutes and Weekly Reports

 Series
Identifier: 9331-03
Abstract

Records from a body related to creating a new city charter for Seattle.

Dates: 1974-1975