For many years, the City of Davis has hosted a César Chávez Celebration. This year, in light of the recent information about Mr. Chávez’s sexual mistreatment of women and girls, the City will not hold such an event.

Instead, the City, working through its Human Relations Commission, will focus its efforts on a future event that supports our immigrant community and recognizes the contributions they bring to Davis, making it a wonderful place to live, work and recreate. The date and location of that event has yet to be determined.

The Davis community stands strong in support of survivors of sexual misconduct and of people whose voices have been silenced or minimized. We remain advocates of farmworkers and workers’ rights. We strive to create spaces where all people are safeguarded from harm.

Press contact: Barbara Archer,barcher@cityofdavis.org, 530-400-3418