Berkeley Will Rename Cesar Chavez Park As Fallout From Allegations Continues: Report

BERKELEY, CA — All traces of Cesar Chavez will soon be removed at the local park named in his honor in Berkeley as city officials look to cut ties with the embattled labor leader, following disturbing allegations of abuse, according to a report from Berkeleyside.

City Council members voted Tuesday night unanimously to adopt a proposal that would see Chavez's name removed from the park immediately, according to the report.

The proposal would see city officials launch a public process where residents can come together to pick a new name, according to the report.

Allegations of abusing women, including labor movement icon Dolores Huerta, and young girls, came to light last week due to a New York Times article, heavily tarnishing Chavez's reputation.

Organizations bearing his name or planning celebrations for the upcoming Cesar Chavez Day quickly scrambled to condemn the late labor leader.

Some canceled events, while others, including Berkeley, were left considering what to do with all the public spaces, schools and buildings named after him.

In Los Angeles and San Diego, city officials moved to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day.

Other Bay Area cities, such as San Jose, have also begun to firm up plans to remove Chavez's name and likeness from publicly-owned properties.

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