Racine council unanimously adopts ordinance targeting spectators at illegal traffic events
November 04, 2025 | Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
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Alder Andrew Weidner moved to adopt the ordinance; Alder Escada seconded the motion. Alder Jorgensen, one of the primary authors, told the council the proposal was developed with the police chief, the Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention, and the city attorney’s office and is modeled after a similar Milwaukee ordinance. “This ordinance is really meant to target something that’s often referred to as the street takeovers,” Jorgensen said, thanking colleagues and staff for their work on the measure.
When the clerk opened the electronic roll, the ordinance passed 13-0. Mayor Corey Mason noted the measure had been prepared with input from law enforcement and city counsel. The sponsors said the ordinance is intended to provide an additional enforcement tool to discourage organizers and spectators who create hazardous conditions on public streets.
The council placed the remainder of the committee reports on the consent agenda and approved that agenda later in the meeting by voice vote. With the ordinance adopted and routine business concluded, the council moved to announcements and adjournment.
Ordinance 0012-25 was introduced as a council communication sponsored by Alders Jorgensen and Horton; the text and operative provisions were prepared by the city attorney and are on file with the clerk’s office.
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