Response to Cesar Chavez and Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse allegations
Summary
The Office of Equity is hosting listening sessions this fall on potentially renaming city assets currently honoring Cesar Chavez.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Community members who participate in the renaming process.
Mentions & discussions (4)
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Equity and Human Relations Commission - Oct 7, 2026
The Office of Equity is hosting listening sessions this fall on potentially renaming city assets currently honoring Cesar Chavez.
Commission for Women and Girls - Mar 25, 2026
Following a New York Times report on allegations against Cesar Chavez, the commission approved a letter urging the council to publicly denounce sexual abuse, stand with survivors, and consider renaming city facilities for women leaders as part of its renaming action.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
Following abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, the council launched a community-driven process to rename Chavez Park and other city assets and to reframe Cesar Chavez Day. Latino community groups want a central role and some proposed renaming the park for former Councilwoman Jenny Oropeza.
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