The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce has endorsed and supports the passage of Ordinance 5781, the Fayetteville Civil Rights Ordinance.
The chamber urges “yes” votes on Sept. 8, a news release from the chamber said.
“It has come to our attention that a letter previously issued in 2014, noting the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to the previous civil rights ordinance, known as Chapter 119, is being used by the Protect Fayetteville campaign,” the release said.
“The letter, written on Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce letterhead, has been edited by Protect Fayetteville and is posted on the Protect Fayetteville website. It is unfairly misleading, using our logo and prior publication, to imply that the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is opposed to Ordinance 5781.”
Protect Fayetteville is a group of citizens campaigning against the ordinance.
“We believe Ordinance 5781 is good for business and economic development, and reflects the welcoming, diverse community we enjoy in Fayetteville,” the chamber’s news release said.