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Council renames César Chávez Day to 'Farm Workers Movement Day' amid discussion of movement and accountability
Richmond City Council · March 24, 2026
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Summary
After members raised concerns about allegations associated with César Chávez, the council debated several alternatives and voted to rename the holiday 'Farm Workers Movement Day' to honor the broader labor movement rather than an individual.
Council considered a rapid agenda item to change the city’s holiday name following recent allegations connected to César Chávez. Council members discussed several alternatives — removing "United" from the original name, honoring Dolores Huerta, or…
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