City of San Diego, CA
03/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2026 17:32
Mayor Gloria Signs Executive Order to Honor Farmworkers, Rename City Assets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 20, 2026
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SAN DIEGO - Mayor Todd Gloria today signed an executive order directing City departments to complete a comprehensive effort to remove references to Cesar Chavez from City facilities, programs, and public assets, while honoring the enduring legacy of farmworker-rights activism and the Chicano movement it helped galvanize.
The order follows recent reporting detailing serious allegations of abuse by Cesar Chavez and affirms the City of San Diego's support for survivors who have come forward. It also outlines a series of actions to ensure City assets reflect the values of dignity, safety, and justice.
"San Diego stands with survivors - both those who have come forward and those who, for any reason, are unable to speak out," said Mayor Todd Gloria. "Their voices matter, and they deserve to be heard. We also recognize that the farmworker-rights and Chicano-rights movements were built by countless workers, organizers, and families whose contributions changed lives and strengthened communities. This executive order ensures that our City honors that collective legacy while aligning our public spaces with the values we uphold today."
As part of the executive order, the Mayor's Office will work with the City Council to amend the San Diego Municipal Code to redesignate March 31 as "Farmworkers Day," replacing the current designation of Cesar Chavez Day.
The City is also leading a community-engagement process to rename Cesar Chavez Parkway in Barrio Logan, in accordance with City requirements. This process will include outreach to residents and stakeholders, as well as public meetings, before final consideration by the City Council.
City departments have been instructed to inventory all public-facing references to Cesar Chavez - including facilities, signage, programs, and digital content - and to take appropriate action to remove or replace them. Departments will report back to the Mayor's Office within 30 days on their progress.
The Transportation and Development Services Departments will lead the administrative process required to rename Cesar Chavez Parkway, including preparation of materials for City Council consideration and implementation steps such as signage updates following Council approval.
The executive order takes effect immediately.
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