public static function rolesForDropdown() { #get all clients $roles = \p4\Role::orderBy('name', 'ASC')->get(); #build array for client dropdown $roles_for_dropdown = []; $roles_for_dropdown[0] = 'Choose a role'; foreach ($roles as $role) { $roles_for_dropdown[$role->id] = $role->name; } return $roles_for_dropdown; }