What is Act 4 Sherwood?
Act 4 Sherwood is a community led petition drive to address and change the wet/dry laws in the defunct Grey Township area that affects North Sherwood.
Current state law restricts businesses from implementing profitable business models north of Maryland Avenue, hindering local economic growth. To attract these businesses, we must align laws across Sherwood.
It is our goal to obtain enough signatures for this initiative to be placed on the general election ballot in November 2024.
What is the defunct Gray Township?
Prior to incorporating into cities, many unincorporated areas in Arkansas were called Townships.
In the 1950's, the Gray Township voted for the area to be dry.
As this area has been annexed into municipalities, this law has never been changed, and currently affects everything North of Maryland Ave. within Sherwood city limits.
What can this initiative do?
The City of Sherwood operates under two different laws when it comes to businesses being able to sell off-premise alcohol.
Because of this law, economic development has not been able to grow in the north part of town.
Changing this law will allow certain businesses to thrive under their most profitable business model, as well as UNIFY the law already in place in the rest of the city limits.
Is this all about alcohol?
NO!
The City of Sherwood south of Maryland Ave., is already Wet in accordance to state law. This initiative is about unifying the laws in Sherwood city limits so that ALL qualifying businesses can operate under the same laws, and residents that live North of Maryland can potentially have the same type of businesses closer to them as residents that live South of Maryland Ave. have.
Changing the law may open the door to bringing an anchor store to the area, which in turn could bring other businesses (shopping, restaurants, retail) to the area. This would then drive traffic to the area during the day, increasing visibility of current businesses, allowing them to prosper more.
Will this bring a liquor store to the area?
Not necessarily. According to the Arkansas Alcohol & Beverage Control, no new liquor licenses are being awarded. Pulaski County and the City of Sherwood are MAXED OUT on the number of liquor stores allowed by population. Sherwood currently has 5 liquor stores in operation. One of those stores would have to close, and apply to relocate. Should another location outside of city limits desire to move, they would have to make a request to the ABC, who in turn would not grant permission without counsel from the City of Sherwood (City Council/Mayor).
How can I sign?
Attend a community signing event.
Email act4sherwood@gmail.com to have someone come to you.
Stop by these local Sherwood businesses during
their normal business hours:
Caroline’s Cut-N-Color
2902 E. Kiehl Ave.
Phantastic Nails & Spa
9871 Brockington Road
Sherwood Florist & Every Blooming Thing
14704 Hwy 107
Click on Photos for Directions
How can I help?
Sign the Petition.
Encourage friends and neighbors to sign the petition.
Email us
to Volunteer.
Walk your neighborhood
to get signatures.
Make a donation
to support the efforts of
Act 4 Sherwood.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 20th, 10AM - 2PM
iRealty Arkansas - Sherwood (208 E Kiehl)
Next to Circle K on Hwy 107 (14203 Hwy 107)
Saturday, April 27th, 10AM - 2PM
Whit Davis Lumber (9100 Brockington Rd)
Austin Bay on the Lake Neighborhood Garage Sale
(Corner of West Shore Drive/Austin Harbor Loop)
Paid for by Act 4 Sherwood Committee
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