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Salinas launches formal review of Cesar Chavez library and park names

Salinas City Council · April 18, 2026
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Mayor Dennis Donahue announced the start of a formal review process to consider whether the Cesar Chavez Library and Cesar Chavez Park should be renamed; the request will go first to the Library and Community Services Commission, followed by community engagement and a survey if the commission recommends proceeding.

Mayor Dennis Donahue opened the April 7 meeting by announcing that the council will begin a formal review of whether two public facilities bearing Cesar Chavez's name should be updated.

"No decisions have been made," Donahue said, describing the step as the start of a public process rather than a final determination. He said the request will go first to the Library and Community Services Commission, which will review the proposal and make a recommendation to the…

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