Renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
Summary
The council is changing the name of the city holiday to Farmworkers Day, honoring the contributions of farmworkers. Labor agreements were amended to match, and the ordinance needs one more reading.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The change shifts a paid holiday for city employees but doesn't add or remove one, so costs are minimal.
Farmworkers and their advocates, who see the name change as broader recognition of their community.
Some residents, including speaker Cesar Javier, objected to changing the name of a holiday honoring Cesar Chavez.
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