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Hayward council orders review of city artifacts and renames observance after published allegations about Cesar Chavez
Summary
Council approved an expedited referral directing staff to inventory city artifacts that reference Cesar Chavez and to align a city observance with state practice by calling it "farmworker day," following publication of allegations; the motion passed 5'0yes with two members absent.
Hayward City Council voted March 31 to inventory city-owned artifacts referencing Cesar Chavez and to follow state naming practice for the local observance after newly published allegations prompted community concern.
Mayor Selenus and council members discussed a press release referenced in the meeting that contained allegations from individuals identified in the transcript as Dolores and other victims. Selenus said…
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