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Dana Point council directs staff to explore commemorative honor for Lucy Chavez after emotional public tributes

Dana Point City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Following heartfelt testimony from family, longtime customers and the local historical society, the Dana Point City Council directed staff to work with the Chavez family and the historical society to validate Lucy Chavez’s history and recommend appropriate commemorative options and locations.

After a series of public tributes at the Feb. 17 Dana Point City Council meeting, council members directed staff to coordinate with Lucy Chavez’s family and the Dana Point Historical Society to develop recommendations for a commemorative installation.

Councilmember Vilar introduced the topic, saying Chavez’s local impact merited consideration for a permanent recognition such as naming a street, dedicating a parkette, a walkway on Camino De…

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