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After contentious hearings, Stockton council votes to cover Cesar Chavez library name and form ad‑hoc committee

Stockton City Council · April 28, 2026
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Following extensive public testimony on recent allegations, Stockton’s council voted to temporarily cover the Cesar Chavez Library plaque and to form an ad‑hoc community committee to study whether the name should remain, be changed, or be handled another way.

After multiple public hearings and large turnouts, the Stockton City Council voted to temporarily cover the Cesar Chavez name on the main library and to form an ad‑hoc community committee to gather input and evidence before deciding whether to remove or keep the name.

The issue drew dozens of public speakers and heated debate among councilmembers. Vice Mayor Lee said he would vote…

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