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Wet/Dry Vote Issue Dead For 2010
The issue of Sharp County voters being able to vote on the County’s ability to sell alcohol is dead. It will not 
appear on the 2010 ballot.
Once again your right to vote has been thwarted by those who knew the correct filing deadline but who would not let the information be known that the filing date for petitions had been changed. The 2010 Secretary of State’s Initiative and Referendum pamphlet still had the old filing deadlines.
The County Clerk’s office says it does not give legal advice. However, it is in the public’s (not the special) best interest to make known any changes that might affect a crucial issue. the County Clerk and staff are public servants. There are over 5,000 interested individuals who wanted a chance to vote but the interests of a few prevailed.
The missed deadline has been widely covered in the media. SAVE ENERGY REAP TAXES (SERT) representatives have been asked WHY and WHAT HAPPENED by people who have signed the petition. There is still interest in getting our right to vote on this issue on the ballot. We will not let you down but we need your help. How much is your right to vote worth to you?
In order to prevail in 2012, we need to hire a lawyer who will be with us through the whole process and we need money to pay for that lawyer. Our opposition is well financed. The Committee to Oppose Alcohol in Sharp County spent $56,018 to keep the wet/dry issue off the ballot in 2008. Not one cent of the money was contributed by Sharp County. Who knows what the opposition will call itself next time but be assured there will be an opposing faction that is well financed by liquor interests. SERT spent $10,549 to defend your right to vote. $700.00 was contributed by Fulton County residents. All the rest came from Sharp County.
The issue is not alcohol. The issue is YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. How many men and women have fought and died throughout our country’s history protecting your right to vote?
“SERT” plans to start our next petition drive as soon as we get a new petition drawn up. We need you to sign the petitions again and we need money to get this process through.
All donations are gratefully accepted.
Donations can be made through SERT’s website by clicking HERE
by mailing them to the SERT president at 48 Ouachita, Cherokee Village AR 72529,
or by contacting Ruth Reynolds at 870 257-4596.
6 Responses to Wet/Dry Vote Issue Dead For 2010
Here is something to think about. Doesn’t the Quorum Court have the power to vote the county wet? Was it not the Quorum Court that voted it dry? They know the wishes of the people, ask them to uphold them. Ahhhh, election year!
I beleive it should be easier for counties in the state to bring liquor issues before the voters. After all that is what a “true” democracy is all about. Right? Regardless of “for” or “against” the sale of alcohol. Thanks!
Its a true shame and disgrace that ‘we THE people’ were not allowed our constitutional right to vote. The Arkansas legislature changed the rules and failed to notify the PEOPLE of said change.
Its time that THE people stand up and change the legistlators. VOTE out anyone who has been serving themselves instead of serving the people.
So, the question is this…why did the legistlators change the timeline from 90 days to 60 days????? Who floated the bill??? Why the big deal and who really gives a hoot. If this is what our legistlators are focused on then they really aren’t doing their jobs which is to look out for the PEOPLE. Economic stimulus is way more important than filing timelines.
Marc Herring
Ozark Classic Crafts Mall
Hardy Arkansas
No the quorum court can not vote on this issue. According to state law the people much vote on liquor issues. Thanks!
Maybe it is the state law that says that the ‘people’ must vote on the issue, but, it is the legislatures that continue to prevent the people from excercising their rights.
There is something inherently wrong when the people are continually denied their rights to vote on an issue that they (the people) wish to vote on.
If you want a drink, either go to the closest beer or liquor store. That way you have the best of both worlds. Who are these people wanting to change 3rd generation Law in Sharp County. No, they are not local Sharp county natives. They are people who moved here from upstate states.