SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria today signed an executive order directing city departments to immediately begin removing references to César Chávez from city facilities, programs and public assets in light of shocking allegations against the labor leader.
Additionally, Gloria’s office will work with the City Council to amend the city code to redesignate March 31 as “Farmworkers Day,” replacing the current designation of César Chávez Day.
“San Diego stands with survivors — both those who have come forward and those who, for any reason, are unable to speak out,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “Their voices matter, and they deserve to be heard. We also recognize that the farmworker-rights and Chicano-rights movements were built by countless workers, organizers, and families whose contributions changed lives and strengthened communities. This executive order ensures that our city honors that collective legacy while aligning our public spaces with the values we uphold today.”…