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Here's a letter I emailed area Pastors and business leaders:

I am writing to ask you to once again pray for our city.  Yesterday the City Council presented a new ordinance that was tabled until August 11 so that they can allow the public to share their thoughts.   This proposed ordinance states "the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to create a permanent designated entertainment district to be known as the 'Downtown Springdale Outdoor Dining District,' subject to the regulations set forth in this Ordinance."    It specifies that this "entertainment district" allows public consumption of "alcoholic beverages that may be carried out of the establishment and consumed within the designated boundaries of the District between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily, as long as the beverage is contained in a designated District cup provided by a participating business in the District."   Plus the final emergency clause which states that  "the immediate passage of this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare; THEREFORE, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect beginning August 1, 2020."

I called all 8 of our City Council members to voice my concerns and dissent to such a district.  I have spoken to 5 and left voice messages for the other 3.  I was told that this "designated District cup" has already been preordered--before the ordinance was even read to the public.  It appears that someone was hoping to slip this ordinance in without notice.  I fail to see how the need for public alcohol consumption will preserve "public health, safety, and welfare" as they claim.  If you can help me understand how this will benefit Springdale, I welcome your thoughts.  

I want to see the Springdale downtown area thrive and be a family-friendly place.  I don't see how making a public drinking area will do that.  The Arkansas Family Council has a tool kit (zip file) that can be downloaded with information regarding issues in similar districts in other cities.  I realize that Springdale is unique, but I see that the same negative impact of such districts would be harmful to Springdale.  

I am not an expert on all the ins and outs of "entertainment districts" but I will not stand by and watch our downtown area become an eyesore after all the investments that have been taking place.  I welcome your comments to me personally should you be inclined and my contact information is below.  Please pray for our City Council and please share your opinion with them so they know how to vote.  

Thank you for your time, 

Pastor Wesley Hulvey

Springdale Missionary Baptist Church

2844 McRay Ave

Springdale, AR  72762 

www.SMBCH.com 

 (479) 756-3631 office

Will you join us for a virtual prayer event each Sunday night at 6pm or 6:30pm?  Our nation is deeply divided.  We know the answer is Jesus Christ.  2 Chronicles 7:14 reminds us that Christians must humble themselves, seek God, and turn from our wicked way...then God will hear, forgive our sin and heal our land.  

August Prayer Focus: Springdale City Council, Voting down proposed "entertainment district" ordinance, support & encourage local law enforcement,   Recovery of the Tension & Division (it's a sin problem, not a skin problem) accross the nation; President Trump, VP Pence, and their families; Presidential Cabinet & staff members; US and State Congressional members; US and State Supreme Court Justices; Appellate Court Justices; US Armed Forces.

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