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The repeal follows a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Arizona and other legal groups, which claimed the rules violated free speech rights.

Despite the repeal, attorneys are seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the city from re-issuing similar ordinances.

City officials originally passed the rules in 2022, citing public safety concerns.

Glendale repealed rules banning panhandling and restricting pedestrians from stopping in roadways or medians after a lawsuit was filed to challenge the ordinances. But the court battle isn't over yet.

City Attorney Michael Bailey asked Mayor Jerry Weiers and the City Council to repeal the rules Sept. 9. Citing the lawsuit, Bailey said the repeal would help "avoid the costly litigation." He contended the city could address council me

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