We're Missing Out.

Prohibition ended in 1933 with the ratification of the 18th Amendment. 88 years later, Johnson County still lacks the convenience of local sales and it is costing our county  $5 Million in lost revenue every year. It is a missed opportunity to create jobs, encourage tourism, and support our local restaurants and other small businesses.

Many of us wonder why vacant buildings can't be filled with eclectic small businesses. Or, we gripe about our lack of attraction for skilled talent that brings higher paying jobs and an improved quality of life to our communities.

Residents of our county are very aware of this problem. In fact, over the last few years numerous studies  prove that our "Dry County" status serves as a major disadvantage for our local economy. Community surveys have decidedly favored local sales of alcohol. In 2015, a study was conducted by the University of Arkansas which emphasized the foregone opportunities that come with local choice of alcohol sales in Johnson County. 

As alcohol laws have relaxed in many areas over the last decade, our state is now experiencing a craft beer renaissance. Local breweries are popping up  across Arkansas and they bring with them local pride, culture, and vitality to many cities and small towns alike. It is time for us to be a part of that success story.

Join the Movement

With your help, we will reach our goal of 5,000 signed petitions and this initiative will be on the local ballot in 2022. In order to do so, we need an army of volunteers to knock doors, make phone calls, and encourage local voters to sign their petition. I you are unable to dedicate your time, we are also accepting small donations to help fuel our efforts. 

Learn how you can be part of our team below!