A statue of César Chávez is still standing — for now — at the downtown Sacramento park named after the labor and civil rights leader. But you can’t see his face. The city of Sacramento confirmed on Friday that the city manager directed maintenance staff to cover the head of the Chávez statue at César Chávez Plaza following sexual abuse allegations against Chávez. As of Thursday night, a piece of fabric was seen covering the top of the statue. “It is important that our City provides space for individuals who may have been victimized,” spokesperson Gabby Miller said. “The City remains committed to an open and transparent process that reflects community values and established policy. As we move forward, we will remain mindful of the impact these conversations may have on our community and ensure that our actions and communication reflect our commitment to inclusivity and respect for everyone.”Sacramento city leaders are planning rename the plaza.On Wednesday, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said he would appoint a City Council subcommittee to rename the plaza comprised of Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra, and Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum.The announcement came hours after The New York Times’ multi-year investigation into Chavez’s alleged sexual misconduct.The report included interviews with two women who said Chávez molested them while they were underage in the 1970s. Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the nation’s largest farmworkers union alongside Chávez, also said that Chávez sexually assaulted her. She said she had two children in secret after two sexual encounters with him.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A statue of César Chávez is still standing — for now — at the downtown Sacramento park named after the labor and civil rights leader. But you can’t see his face.
The city of Sacramento confirmed on Friday that the city manager directed maintenance staff to cover the head of the Chávez statue at César Chávez Plaza following sexual abuse allegations against Chávez.
As of Thursday night, a piece of fabric was seen covering the top of the statue.
“It is important that our City provides space for individuals who may have been victimized,” spokesperson Gabby Miller said. “The City remains committed to an open and transparent process that reflects community values and established policy. As we move forward, we will remain mindful of the impact these conversations may have on our community and ensure that our actions and communication reflect our commitment to inclusivity and respect for everyone.”
Sacramento city leaders are planning rename the plaza.
On Wednesday, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said he would appoint a City Council subcommittee to rename the plaza comprised of Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra, and Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum.
The announcement came hours after The New York Times’ multi-year investigation into Chavez’s alleged sexual misconduct.
The report included interviews with two women who said Chávez molested them while they were underage in the 1970s.
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the nation’s largest farmworkers union alongside Chávez, also said that Chávez sexually assaulted her. She said she had two children in secret after two sexual encounters with him.
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