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Home My WebLink About133-26 RESOLUTIONPage 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 133-26 File Number: 2026-1992 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH WHEREAS, June is a month of public recognition, remembrance, and celebration, including Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the United States, and Pride Month, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans and their contributions to our communities; and WHEREAS, Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses help shape Fayetteville’s local economy, neighborhoods, culture, hospitality, and public identity; and WHEREAS, local businesses create jobs, serve customers, support families, invest in neighborhoods, and help make Fayetteville a place where people want to live, work, study, visit, and gather; and WHEREAS, many Black and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have built businesses while facing barriers to capital, property ownership, customer access, professional networks, and equal treatment; and WHEREAS, business success also depends on workers, customers, vendors, contractors, neighbors, patrons, and community partners who help local businesses grow and thrive; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s restaurants, hotels, shops, event spaces, entertainment venues, and service businesses help attract visitors and generate local economic activity, including Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant tax revenue that supports tourism promotion and City parks; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s business support network includes the City’s Economic Development work, partnerships with Chamber Fayetteville, workforce and career training through Fayetteville Public Library, and entrepreneurial support through organizations such as Startup Junkie; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is stronger when entrepreneurs from many backgrounds have the opportunity to start businesses, reach customers, hire workers, build wealth, and contribute to the life of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby recognizes and honors Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Fayetteville during the month of June, in connection with Juneteenth and Pride Month. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby recognizes the business owners, workers, customers, patrons, and community partners whose support helps these businesses succeed. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Resolution: 133-26 File Number: 2026-1992 Page 2 PASSED and APPROVED on June 2, 2026 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-1992 MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: Blake Pennington, Senior Assistant City Attorney FROM: D'Andre Jones, Ward 1, Position 2 SUBJECT: A Resolution to recognize Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses RECOMMENDATION: Recognize and honor Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Fayetteville during the month of June, in connection with Juneteenth and Pride Month. BACKGROUND: Business success also depends on workers, customers, vendors, contractors, neighbors, patrons, and community partners who help local businesses grow and thrive. Fayetteville’s restaurants, hotels, shops, event spaces, entertainment venues, and service businesses help attract visitors and generate local economic activity, including Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant tax revenue that supports tourism promotion and City parks. DISCUSSION: Fayetteville’s business support network includes the City’s Economic Development work, partnerships with Chamber Fayetteville, workforce and career training through Fayetteville Public Library, and entrepreneurial support through organizations such as Startup Junkie. Fayetteville is stronger when entrepreneurs from many backgrounds have the opportunity to start businesses, reach customers, hire workers, build wealth, and contribute to the life of the city. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 3. Agenda Request and Approval, 4. Email Approval - D'Andre, 5. Mayor Approval Email Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-1992 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH WHEREAS, June is a month of public recognition, remembrance, and celebration, including Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the United States, and Pride Month, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans and their contributions to our communities; and WHEREAS, Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses help shape Fayetteville’s local economy, neighborhoods, culture, hospitality, and public identity; and WHEREAS, local businesses create jobs, serve customers, support families, invest in neighborhoods, and help make Fayetteville a place where people want to live, work, study, visit, and gather; and WHEREAS, many Black and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have built businesses while facing barriers to capital, property ownership, customer access, professional networks, and equal treatment; and WHEREAS, business success also depends on workers, customers, vendors, contractors, neighbors, patrons, and community partners who help local businesses grow and thrive; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s restaurants, hotels, shops, event spaces, entertainment venues, and service businesses help attract visitors and generate local economic activity, including Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant tax revenue that supports tourism promotion and City parks; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s business support network includes the City’s Economic Development work, partnerships with Chamber Fayetteville, workforce and career training through Fayetteville Public Library, and entrepreneurial support through organizations such as Startup Junkie; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is stronger when entrepreneurs from many backgrounds have the opportunity to start businesses, reach customers, hire workers, build wealth, and contribute to the life of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby recognizes and honors Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Fayetteville during the month of June, in connection Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Resolution: 133-26 File Number: 2026-1992 Page 2 with Juneteenth and Pride Month. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby recognizes the business owners, workers, customers, patrons, and community partners whose support helps these businesses succeed. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F From:Pennington, Blake To:Barnes, Stacy Subject:FW: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH Date:Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:32:03 PM Blake E. Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Fayetteville, Arkansas bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov Direct: (479) 575-8312 From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:16 PM To: Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> Cc: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov>; Rawn, Molly <molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov>; Moore, Sarah <sarah.moore@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: Re: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Looks good to me. Sara Moore will be a co sponsor. I have included her in the email. Best Regards, Dr. D'Andre L. Jones, DHA Fayetteville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 Leadership is service, not position! “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F On Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> wrote: Attached are the agenda request form and resolution for the June 16 agenda. If you approve please let me know and we’ll get it uploaded to Civic Clerk. Thank you, Blake E. Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Fayetteville, Arkansas bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov Direct: (479) 575-8312 From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:10 AM To: Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> Cc: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: Re: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. June 16th Best Regards, Dr. D'Andre L. Jones, DHA Fayetteville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 Leadership is service, not position! “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F On Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> wrote: We’ll get an agenda request form prepared and put it in our standard resolution format for your review today. Thanks, Blake E. Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Fayetteville, Arkansas bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov Direct: (479) 575-8312 From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:53 AM To: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov>; Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: Fwd: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. For the June 16th Council meeting Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: Subject: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F MONTH WHEREAS, June is a month of public recognition, remembrance, and celebration, including Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the United States, and Pride Month, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans and their contributions to our communities; and WHEREAS, Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses help shape Fayetteville’s local economy, neighborhoods, culture, hospitality, and public identity; and WHEREAS, local businesses create jobs, serve customers, support families, invest in neighborhoods, and help make Fayetteville a place where people want to live, work, study, visit, and gather; and WHEREAS, many Black and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have built businesses while facing barriers to capital, property ownership, customer access, professional networks, and equal treatment; and WHEREAS, business success also depends on workers, customers, vendors, contractors, neighbors, patrons, and community partners who help local businesses grow and thrive; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s restaurants, hotels, shops, event spaces, entertainment venues, and service businesses help attract visitors and generate local economic activity, including Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant tax revenue that supports tourism promotion and City parks; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s business support network includes the City’s Economic Development work, partnerships with Chamber Fayetteville, workforce and career training through Fayetteville Public Library, and entrepreneurial support through organizations such as Startup Junkie; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is stronger when entrepreneurs from many backgrounds have the opportunity to start businesses, reach customers, hire workers, build wealth, and contribute to the life of the city; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. The City Council recognizes and honors Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Fayetteville during the month of June, in connection with Juneteenth and Pride Month. Section 2. The City Council recognizes the business owners, workers, customers, patrons, and community partners whose support helps these businesses succeed. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Section 3. The City Council encourages residents, visitors, public institutions, private organizations, and community partners to support Black- owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses throughout June and throughout the year. Section 4. The City Council affirms that Fayetteville’s economy benefits when entrepreneurs from every background can build businesses, serve the public, create jobs, and take part fully in the civic and economic life of the city. PASSED and APPROVED this ___ day of June, 2026. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F From:Pennington, Blake To:Barnes, Stacy Subject:FW: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH Date:Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:32:21 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Blake E. Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Fayetteville, Arkansas bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov Direct: (479) 575-8312 From: Rawn, Molly <molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:23 PM To: Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov>; D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Cc: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: RE: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH Blake, I approve. Thank you, Dr. Jones, for bringing this forward. Mayor Molly Rawn City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov (479) 575-8330 From: Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:13 PM To: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Cc: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov>; Rawn, Molly <molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: RE: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Attached are the agenda request form and resolution for the June 16 agenda. If you approve please let me know and we’ll get it uploaded to Civic Clerk. Thank you, Blake E. Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Fayetteville, Arkansas bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov Direct: (479) 575-8312 From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:10 AM To: Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> Cc: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov> Subject: Re: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. June 16th Best Regards, Dr. D'Andre L. Jones, DHA Fayetteville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 Leadership is service, not position! “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F On Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov> wrote: We’ll get an agenda request form prepared and put it in our standard resolution format for your review today. Thanks, Blake E. Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Fayetteville, Arkansas bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov Direct: (479) 575-8312 From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:53 AM To: Paxton, Kara <kapaxton@fayetteville-ar.gov>; Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville- ar.gov> Subject: Fwd: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. For the June 16th Council meeting Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: Subject: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+- OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK-OWNED AND LGBTQ+-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FAYETTEVILLE DURING JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE MONTH WHEREAS, June is a month of public recognition, remembrance, and celebration, including Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the United Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F States, and Pride Month, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans and their contributions to our communities; and WHEREAS, Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses help shape Fayetteville’s local economy, neighborhoods, culture, hospitality, and public identity; and WHEREAS, local businesses create jobs, serve customers, support families, invest in neighborhoods, and help make Fayetteville a place where people want to live, work, study, visit, and gather; and WHEREAS, many Black and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have built businesses while facing barriers to capital, property ownership, customer access, professional networks, and equal treatment; and WHEREAS, business success also depends on workers, customers, vendors, contractors, neighbors, patrons, and community partners who help local businesses grow and thrive; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s restaurants, hotels, shops, event spaces, entertainment venues, and service businesses help attract visitors and generate local economic activity, including Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant tax revenue that supports tourism promotion and City parks; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville’s business support network includes the City’s Economic Development work, partnerships with Chamber Fayetteville, workforce and career training through Fayetteville Public Library, and entrepreneurial support through organizations such as Startup Junkie; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is stronger when entrepreneurs from many backgrounds have the opportunity to start businesses, reach customers, hire workers, build wealth, and contribute to the life of the city; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. The City Council recognizes and honors Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Fayetteville during the month of June, in connection with Juneteenth and Pride Month. Section 2. The City Council recognizes the business owners, workers, customers, patrons, and community partners whose support helps these businesses succeed. Section 3. The City Council encourages residents, visitors, public institutions, private organizations, and community partners to support Black-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses throughout June and throughout the year. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F Section 4. The City Council affirms that Fayetteville’s economy benefits when entrepreneurs from every background can build businesses, serve the public, create jobs, and take part fully in the civic and economic life of the city. PASSED and APPROVED this ___ day of June, 2026. Docusign Envelope ID: 56E3B042-A1E5-86AB-8350-9E8FDA398C3F