Opposition material - City Clerk - City of Jonesboro

5) Economy is in the worst shape since 1930's (CNBC March 2009) See attached research
article Unemployment is at a worst it's been since 1970's (see attached research) Poverty
is the number one predictor of crime and police involvement NOT alcohol.Consumer
behavior unprecedented lack of spending - "the change in consumer behavior in the U.S.
over the last six months is like nothing that has happened before" (Warren Buffet March
2009)
6) People eating out less - Chief Executive of General Mills Ken Powell says that his
financial data demonstrates that "the economic downturn has sent consumers out of
restaurants and back to the grocery store." See attached research article.
7) ASU's study demonstrated no more "alcohol" related crime status in wet vs. dry counties,
much less an increase with number of permits.