We, the residents of Fayetteville, AR, are deeply invested in making our city a place where everyone can call home. This petition is not just about policy; it's personal. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live, so on March 19th, we will be gathering at City Hall to voice our support for the City Council's adoption of the housing resolution and officially declare a housing crisis in the city of Fayetteville. This petition and its signatures will serve as further proof that we, as a community, are committed to making Fayetteville a city where everyone has a safe, clean, and affordable place to call home. This is sponsored by Council Members D'Andre Jones and Sarah Moore. 

The housing resolution we will propose to our City Council aims to address this issue head-on. It seeks to establish policies that will ensure affordable housing for all residents and reduce homelessness in our community. According to data from the U.S Census Bureau, approximately 28% of renters in Fayetteville spend more than 30% of their income on rent - a clear indicator that many are struggling with housing affordability. And that statistic doesn't touch the number of unhoused or those living with unstable housing. 

By supporting this resolution, we can help create a city where no one has to worry about having a roof over their heads. We urge you to join us in backing this critical initiative and make Fayetteville an even better place for all its residents.

Link to the official resolution on the City Council agenda.

Want to get more involved? Here are some things you can do: 

1. Sign and share the petition!
2. Show up to city hall on Tuesday March 26th at 5:30 to watch the public workshop for the resolution be held
3. Plan to attend the April 2nd City Council Meeting at City Hall at 5:30 to tell our council to VOTE YES on the housing crisis resolution. 
4. Email your City Council member letting them know you support the resolution. 
   Ward 1
   bob.stafford@fayetteville-ar.gov
   dandre.jones@fayetteville-ar.gov
   Ward 2
   sarah.moore@fayetteville-ar.gov
   mike.wiederkehr@fayetteville-ar.gov
   Ward 3
   scott.berna@fayetteville-ar.gov
   sarah.bunch@fayetteville-ar.gov
   Ward 4
   teresa.turk@fayetteville-ar.gov
   holly.hertzberg@fayetteville-ar.gov