Sacramento city staff cover César Chávez statue at plaza downtown
KCRA • • general
Key Points:
- The César Chávez statue at downtown Sacramento’s César Chávez Plaza has been covered by city maintenance staff following sexual abuse allegations against Chávez, with the statue and plaza sign fully obscured as of Friday.
- Sacramento city officials emphasized their commitment to providing support for victims and maintaining an open, transparent process that respects community values and inclusivity.
- Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty announced the formation of a City Council subcommittee to consider renaming the plaza, including Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra, and Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum.
- The decision followed a New York Times investigation revealing allegations that Chávez molested two underage women in the 1970s, as well as accusations from Dolores Huerta, Chávez’s
