SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s capital city honorarily named a segment of 500 South after Cesar Chavez over two decades ago, seeking to celebrate the life and work of the influential 20th century labor movement leader.
However, in light of last week’s New York Times investigative report, which detailed accusations of sexual assault along with substantial evidence from multiple women against him, the Salt Lake City Council is now exploring the idea of removing his name from the road that runs adjacent to the southern edge of City Hall.
Members of the City Council agreed Tuesday that Chavez’s name will be removed from the road, but they are still unsure about how they will go about doing it just yet. His name could be covered by reflective tape before the signs are replaced in the coming weeks, Salt Lake City Council Chairman Alejandro Puy told KSL…