Following several sexual abuse accusations against labor rights leader Cesar Chavez, Riverside officials said they planned to ask residents, especially Latino communities, about the future of a city building and monument dedicated to him and his work.
“Being strategic in anything that we do — being thoughtful in our approach — is always more prudent than trying to be the fastest and the first to do everything,” said Councilmember Philip Falcone, who represents the ward where both memorials are located. “Bringing those groups together is going to take time, and I wouldn’t be comfortable changing the name of anything or taking anything down without having their input.”
The city of Riverside, in a March 19 press release, said it removed an agenda item planned for next week’s meeting proclaiming March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. The city instead plans to celebrate United Farmworkers Day…