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Cesar Chavez renaming

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Opposed (5)Concerned (1)

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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.

Public comments (7)

OpposedAli ChavezMar 24, 2026

Spoke from the heart defending Cesar Chavez's legacy, saying the community is hurting and asking to be included in decisions.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 41:36 →
OpposedJose GuerraMar 24, 2026

Opposed erasing history; urged putting any renaming to a vote of the people and honoring everyone in the farm worker movement.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 4:01 →
NeutralEric PetersenMar 24, 2026

Suggested renaming a library for longtime librarian Marlis Mayor and asked the meeting be adjourned in honor of former Councilmember Sergio Sanchez.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 9:30 →
ConcernedOlga ReinaMar 24, 2026

Asked the council to respect the community and include it in any decisions about Cesar Chavez.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 22:27 →
OpposedRogelio JacintoMar 24, 2026

A 60-year Salinas resident and former UFW strike coordinator and Chavez bodyguard urged community consultation before any renaming.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 25:38 →
OpposedElizabeth ReyesMar 24, 2026

A former farm worker and UFW member since 15, asked the council to respect the community and the late leader.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 33:29 →
OpposedVictor MoraMar 24, 2026

A 46-year farm worker urged the council to consider the opinions of Salinas Valley farm workers before any changes.

City Council — March 24, 2026 · 37:20 →