SAN ANTONIO – District 5 City Councilmember Teri Castillo is calling for community discussions on the potential renaming of W. César E. Chávez Boulevard and a review of the city’s César Chávez Day designation, following emerging allegations tied to the late labor leader.

In a memo submitted Wednesday, Castillo requested a series of community listening sessions in partnership with the San Antonio American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. The effort aims to gather public input on whether the roadway should be renamed and how the city should move forward regarding the annual holiday.

“These conversations will invite residents to share perspectives and help identify a potential new name that reflects the values and priorities of the District 5 community,” Castillo said in a statement. “We are committed to creating a transparent and inclusive process where residents can share their perspectives and help determine a path forward that reflects our community’s values.”

District 7’s Marina Gavito also voiced support for the broader conversation, saying, “Never should women, girls, or anyone have to remain silent in the face of horrific, systematic abuse. We owe it to the legacy of the Chicano and Labor movements to get this right by bringing the community to the table to explore new street names and commemorations for leaders who deserve them.”

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The proposed discussions come as multiple organizations respond to “deeply troubling” allegations involving César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers. The allegations include claims of inappropriate sexual behavior involving women and minors during his leadership of the labor movement.

The issue gained further attention after civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, a co-founder of the UFW, publicly alleged that Chávez sexually assaulted her in the 1960s, resulting in two pregnancies. Her account was part of a broader report detailing additional claims.

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Earlier this month, organizers canceled the annual César E. Chávez March for Justice, citing a “sensitive matter,” and the Alamo Colleges District announced it will shift the focus of its March 31 holiday observance in light of the allegations.