Gravett v. Villines

I disagree with the majority that Ordinance No. 93-OR-07 is unconstitutional because it was not passed in accordance with the requirements of Amendment 55, § 2(b) of the Constitution of Arkansas.

While it is clear that constitutional amendments take precedence over laws enacted by the legislature, nevertheless, the strongest presumptions of constitutionality attach to an ordinance. City of Hot Springs v. Carter, 310 Ark. 405, 836 S.W.2d 863 (1992); Board of Adjustment of Fayetteville v. Osage Oil and Transportation, Inc., 258 Ark. 91, 522 S.W.2d 836 (1975). If at all possible we are obliged to…