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Residents can now give input on renaming Cesar Chavez Street on the West Side in light of allegations against the famed labor and civil rights leader.
Why: This spring, a New York Times story alleged that Chavez sexually assaulted several women, including minors. Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, one of those abused, confirmed the allegations. The effort to rename the street came quickly.
“This isn’t the city’s decision—this is the residents’ decision,” St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her told reporters at a press conference in March. “It’s not just about removing that name now, but also what does the community feel is the best way to honor that, and that’s the opportunity to hold space for what the community has achieved and what to call it next.”
How to Give Input
The West Side Community Organization is hosting a series of listening sessions to gather input about renaming the street. The dates are:
- Thursday, July 16 from 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m.-Noon
- Tuesday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m.
There’s also an opportunity to give input online. To participate either in person or online, fill out their RSVP form.
Background: In late 2003 the St. Paul City Council passed a resolution to rename Concord Street, with the first Cesar Chavez Street sign going up during the Cinco de Mayo festivities in 2004.
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Hello – I just want to note we had a typo on our event page. The first input session is THURSDAY, July 16.
Thanks, fixed it in our story.