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District reports 123 written comments on César Chávez renaming; plurality favors geographic names
Summary
The Madison district read a tally of 123 written submissions: an approximate plurality supported place-based names (about 35 for 'Maple Grove'), roughly 14 explicitly preferred Roberto G. Sánchez, and others suggested single or alternative names.
After live testimony, the district summarized 123 written comments gathered as part of the naming process. The moderator said Category 1 (geographic or place names) accounted for the largest share; Maple Grove variants drew roughly 35 comments, while an estimated 14 comments supported 'Roberto G. Sánchez.' Other written submissions included single-name suggestions and comments emphasizing the impact on the Latinx community.
The moderator reminded attendees that written comments have equal weight to live testimony in the record and that the 14‑day public comment period remains open; the forum concluded without a committee vote. The district invited the public to view finalists and supporting documents on the designated web page and to continue submitting feedback.
