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Residents ask Mendota to restore Jess Gil Park signage, urge honoring first Mexican school board member
Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns during public comment about removal of signage at Jess Gil Park and urged the council to properly honor Mr. Gil, who was referenced as the first Mexican to serve on the Mendota Unified School District Board of Trustees. Council discussed the comments but recorded no formal action.
During the public comment period, residents raised concerns about park signage and historical recognition.
Melissa Gil Garcia said signage at Jess Gil Park had been removed and said the City did not provide notice of the removal. Karen Phil Joyner and Daniel Garcia urged the council to honor Mr. Gil’s service as the first Mexican to serve on the Mendota Unified School District Board of Trustees and asked the City to work with Mr. Gil’s family or community to find an appropriate recognition.
Council members discussed the remarks but did not take formal action on signage or recognition during the meeting. The item was presented to the council as public comment rather than as an agenda item requiring council action.
