City attorney: Fayetteville civil rights ordinance still a success, despite court ruling
Williams last week said while the refusal to reconsider is likely the end of the saga, the ordinance was still successful in its three-and-a-half-year lifespan.
Topic: Civil rights ordinance
Court rules against Fayetteville civil rights ordinance, mayor says fight continues
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that Fayetteville cannot enforce its civil rights ordinance, but the city attorney and mayor say they’ll continue the fight.
Arkansas Supreme Court reverses decision on Fayetteville civil rights ordinance
The Arkansas Supreme Court today reversed a circuit court decision to uphold Fayetteville’s civil rights ordinance.
Judge upholds civil rights ordinance in Fayetteville
Washington County Circuit Judge Doug Martin ruled Tuesday that the recently adopted Uniform Civil Rights Protection ordinance does not violate state law.
Judge denies motion to stay, Fayetteville civil rights ordinance goes into effect Nov. 7
Opponents of Fayetteville’s Uniform Civil Rights Protection ordinance have lost another battle in an ongoing lawsuit challenging the new measure.
Council approves Civil Rights Commission members
The city’s new Civil Rights Commission has its first complete roster.
Nominees chosen for Fayetteville’s new Civil Rights Commission
Seven nominees were chosen to serve on the city’s new Civil Rights Commission after a series of interviews held Wednesday evening in Fayetteville.
Applicants sought for Fayetteville’s new Civil Rights Commission
Applications are now being accepted for seven open positions on the city’s newly created Civil Rights Commission.
Fayetteville voters approve civil rights ordinance
Fayetteville voters approved the city’s Uniform Civil Rights Protection ordinance in a special election Tuesday.
Early votes favor Fayetteville’s civil rights ordinance
Early voting totals show a lead for those seeking to pass Fayetteville’s Uniform Civil Rights Protection Ordinance.
Voters can choose from 17 polling sites in Fayetteville’s special election Tuesday
Unlike previous elections, voters may cast ballots at any of the approved polling sites, regardless of their voting precinct.
Judge denies effort to stop civil rights election
An effort to stop a public vote on Fayetteville’s proposed Uniform Civil Rights Protection ordinance has failed.
Early voting open for Fayetteville’s civil rights election
Early voting for the Sept. 8 civil rights special election is underway at the County Clerk’s office inside the Washington County Courthouse at 280 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.
Lawsuit filed over Fayetteville civil rights ordinance, early voting still on
The suit was filed by Travis Story, the lawyer who helped fight a similar civil rights measure that was narrowly repealed in December.
Chamber: Civil rights ordinance opponents using ‘misleading’ document
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce says opponents of the city’s civil rights ordinance are attempting to mislead voters in the run up to the Sept. 8 special election.
Civil rights opponents rally against anti-discrimination ordinance
Things are heating up in the weeks leading to the Sept. 8 civil rights special election in Fayetteville.
Ballot language set for Fayetteville civil rights election
The Washington County Election Commission on Tuesday approved proposed ballot language for the Sept. 8 special election, which will decide the fate of the city’s Uniform Civil Rights Protection Ordinance.
Fayetteville passes new civil rights protection ordinance
Voters will have another chance to decide the fate of LGBT rights in Fayetteville.
Mayor sets rules of conduct for June 16 City Council meeting
As promised, Mayor Lioneld Jordan has set his rules of conduct for the June 16 City Council meeting.
Civil rights ordinance officially added to council agenda
Fayetteville City Council members are less than a week away from formal discussions of a proposed new civil rights protection ordinance.
New civil rights ordinance announced in Fayetteville
Alderwoman Adella Gray led a news conference from the steps of the Fayetteville Town Center Friday morning to announce a proposed new civil rights law.
New civil rights ordinance headed to Fayetteville City Council
Fayetteville aldermen will consider a new civil rights ordinance later this month.
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