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Monrovia council repeals two WWII‑era anti‑Japanese resolutions as part of new park’s history work

Monrovia City Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑70 to repeal two resolutions from 1942 and 1943 that targeted Japanese residents; staff said the repeal is symbolic and part of interpretive work for a new neighborhood park honoring a Japanese American family.

The Monrovia City Council on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a resolution repealing two city resolutions adopted during World War II that advocated the removal or exclusion of Japanese residents from coastal defense areas.

City staff said the records were discovered while preparing interpretive materials for a new neighborhood park honoring a local…

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