Ban Glendale Night Cruises: End the Violence and Take Back Our Streets

Recent signers:
MaryAnn Shaban and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We, the citizens, business owners, and residents of Glendale, Arizona, are calling on our city leaders and law enforcement to take immediate action to ban all night cruising events - particularly the lowrider street gatherings that are turning our community into a hotspot for violence, public endangerment, and criminal activity.

 

These are not harmless car meetups. They have proven unsafe in Glendale and in cities across the country, repeatedly linked to:

  • Gun violence and physical altercations
  • Public intoxication, open drug use, and disorderly conduct
  • Reckless driving, street racing, and blocked intersections
  • Loud, disruptive noise late into the night
  • Sidewalks crowded with loitering groups, blocking safe pedestrian access
  •  Littering, vandalism, and reduced access to local businesses

Despite multiple complaints and police interventions, these gatherings continue to grow more dangerous. Families are afraid to leave their homes. Small businesses are losing customers. And entire neighborhoods are being overwhelmed by chaos and fear.

 

It’s time to act. We are demanding that the City of Glendale:

  • Ban all night cruising events citywide
  • Enforce that ban with regular patrols, citations, and towing
  • Crack down on illegal street activity and public intoxication
  • Clear public walkways and protect community access
  • Support local businesses and residents impacted by the disruption

 

There is no longer any room for tolerance or delay. Glendale must put public safety first.

 

Sign this petition today to demand a full and enforceable ban on night cruises in Glendale, AZ. Let’s take back our streets and restore peace to our city.

This petition had 126 supporters
Recent signers:
MaryAnn Shaban and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We, the citizens, business owners, and residents of Glendale, Arizona, are calling on our city leaders and law enforcement to take immediate action to ban all night cruising events - particularly the lowrider street gatherings that are turning our community into a hotspot for violence, public endangerment, and criminal activity.

 

These are not harmless car meetups. They have proven unsafe in Glendale and in cities across the country, repeatedly linked to:

  • Gun violence and physical altercations
  • Public intoxication, open drug use, and disorderly conduct
  • Reckless driving, street racing, and blocked intersections
  • Loud, disruptive noise late into the night
  • Sidewalks crowded with loitering groups, blocking safe pedestrian access
  •  Littering, vandalism, and reduced access to local businesses

Despite multiple complaints and police interventions, these gatherings continue to grow more dangerous. Families are afraid to leave their homes. Small businesses are losing customers. And entire neighborhoods are being overwhelmed by chaos and fear.

 

It’s time to act. We are demanding that the City of Glendale:

  • Ban all night cruising events citywide
  • Enforce that ban with regular patrols, citations, and towing
  • Crack down on illegal street activity and public intoxication
  • Clear public walkways and protect community access
  • Support local businesses and residents impacted by the disruption

 

There is no longer any room for tolerance or delay. Glendale must put public safety first.

 

Sign this petition today to demand a full and enforceable ban on night cruises in Glendale, AZ. Let’s take back our streets and restore peace to our city.

The Decision Makers

Glendale City Council
2 Members
Bart Turner
Glendale City Council - Barrel District
Jamie Aldama
Glendale City Council - Ocotillo District
Jerry Weiers
Glendale City Mayor

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