ADRIAN – A street sign in Adrian honoring Cesar Chavez is officially being removed.
At their regular meeting on Monday, the Adrian City Commission heard remarks from members of the Hispanics of Lenawee Alliance and Latino Leaders for Equity, Advocacy & Development, who urged for the sign’s removal following sexual abuse allegations against the late union leader.
Lisbeth Perez-Casarez, the Board Chairperson of HOLA, suggested to the commission that the memorial, located at the intersection of Beecher and Gulf Street, be transitioned into a tribute to the United Farm Workers Union…
HOLA Board Chairperson Lisbeth Perez-Casarez.
Commissioner Robert Behnke made a motion to authorize the city’s Department of Public Works to remove the sign as soon as they are able, which was seconded by Commissioner Aaron Chesher and passed in a unanimous vote.
The sign will not be replaced until HOLA, in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission, have hosted a public forum garnering community feedback on the decision.