Description
Title: Rename the City's March 31, 2026 Holiday and Any City Facilities and Street Signs that Bear the Name Cesar Chavez - Citywide
Summary
The document outlines a request to the Phoenix City Council from Mayor Kate Gallego and Councilmembers Laura Pastor and Betty Guardado regarding the need to reassess honors given to Cesar Chavez, in light of recent reports of abuse against women and girls. The proposed legislation aims to rename the March 31 holiday from "Cesar Chavez Day" to "Farmworkers Day," initiate the renaming of public facilities named after Chavez, and remove street signs honoring him. This action is intended to align the city’s recognitions with its core values of dignity, safety, and respect for vulnerable populations. The legislation affects city honors and public sentiment towards historical figures, emphasizing the importance of community values in recognition practices.