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Residents urge community input before considering renaming César Chávez sites

Salinas City Council · March 24, 2026
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Summary

Dozens of residents spoke during public comment urging the council to involve community members before considering renaming library or park facilities tied to César Chávez; the mayor reiterated a process requiring community participation and staff confirmed the library and Chávez Park are the two local assets raised.

A long public-comment period at the March 24 Salinas City Council meeting focused on requests that the council follow a transparent, community-led process before renaming any public site associated with César Chávez.

Several speakers, including longtime residents and members of the United…

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