Library commission forms subcommittee to consider renaming Cesar Chavez library and park

Jun 10, 2026

The Salinas Library and Community Services Commission voted unanimously to appoint a three-member subcommittee to oversee a community process on whether to rename the Cesar Chavez Library and Cesar Chavez Park following recent news allegations. Staff outlined a public nomination window, review timeline and required fiscal and evaluation analysis.

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The Salinas Library and Community Services Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to form a three-member subcommittee to oversee a community-driven process to consider renaming the Cesar Chavez Library and Cesar Chavez Park.

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