It’s official. Voters will decide the fate of Fayetteville’s new civil rights ordinance.
Tag: Civil rights ordinance
Petitioners deliver signatures for civil rights referendum
An effort to repeal Fayetteville’s contentious new civil rights ordinance has cleared the first hurdle.
Mayor hosts panel discussion for implementing new civil rights ordinance
Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan hosted a two-hour panel discussion on Thursday to hear suggestions on how to implement a contentious new civil rights ordinance.
Fayetteville planners release analysis of cities with civil rights ordinances
The research compares four university cities with similar populations to Fayetteville that have civil rights ordinances.
Mayor names input group members to discuss implementing new civil rights ordinance
The group include representatives of the LGBT, disabled, and ethnic minority communities; business leaders; area employers; members from the local real estate industry; civil rights lawyers; faith leaders; and city representatives.
Fayetteville to form input panel for implementing new anti-discrimination ordinance
The panel’s specific membership hasn’t been announced, but will be complete in time for the group’s first public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4.
Fayetteville passes civil rights ordinance
Fayetteville City Council members passed a controversial anti-discrimination ordinance early Wednesday morning following nearly 10 hours of public discussion and debate.
LIVE UPDATES: City Council recap: Aug. 19, 2014
A list of items up for approval and links to downloadable PDFs for more information on each item of business.
Tuesday’s City Council meeting will stay at City Hall
The venue change was unanimously rejected after aldermen and city officials voiced several concerns about the possible move.
Michelle Duggar robocall tries to rally opposition to Fayetteville’s civil rights proposal
The call is narrated by Michelle Duggar and paid for by freefayetteville.org, a URL that redirects to the Arkansas Family Council website.
UPDATED: Large turnout expected for anti-discrimination vote, aldermen to discuss possible venue change
The Fayetteville Town Center could hold as many as 1,000 guests if the City Council decides to move the meeting.
Anti-discrimination proposal draws opposition
City Council members listened for nearly three hours Tuesday night while residents voiced their opinions on a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance.