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1 , <br /> April 6, 2026 <br /> Mayor Amezcua and Members of the Council <br /> City of Santa Ana <br /> 20 Civic Center Plaza <br /> Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Re: Item 20— Support for Renaming Cesar Chavez Campesino Park and Related Actions <br /> Dear Mayor Amezcua and Members of the Santa Ana City Council, <br /> On behalf of Chispa,we write to express our strong support for Item 20,which proposes the City of <br /> Santa Ana(City)rename Cesar Chavez to Campesino Park,remove the name and likeness of Cesar <br /> Chavez from City-owned assets, and modifying the City's observance of Cesar Chavez Day. <br /> As an organization rooted in justice, dignity, and accountability,we believe it is critical that the <br /> individuals we uplift in our public spaces reflect the values we stand for. Recent allegations regarding <br /> Cesar Chavez's conduct, including allegations of sexual violence and harm,raise serious concerns that <br /> cannot be ignored. As a community,we must take these matters seriously and ensure that our public <br /> recognitions align with our commitment to supporting survivors. <br /> We also appreciate and support the proposal to rename the observance of Cesar Chavez Day to <br /> Farmworkers Day, or to provide a floating holiday for City employees, as appropriate. This shift <br /> recognizes the collective contributions of farmworkers. <br /> Furthermore,we believe that public spaces, such as parks,murals, and commemorative displays, should <br /> reflect values that unite and uplift our community. For many, continuing to honor an individual accused of <br /> heinous acts causes harm and undermines trust,particularly for survivors of sexual violence and others <br /> impacted by it. We support the City's decision to remove the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all <br /> City-owned public assets, including murals, signage, facilities, and commemorative displays. <br /> Santa Ana has long been a city that leads with its values. Supporting this item is an opportunity to <br /> reaffirm our commitment to accountability,to center survivors, and to ensure our public spaces reflect the <br /> principles of dignity and respect for all. <br /> For these reasons,we respectfully urge the City Council to approve Item 20. <br /> Thank you for your leadership and consideration. <br /> Best, <br /> Bulmaro Vicente, <br /> Policy and Political Director <br />