Lawsuit filed against City of Fresno over naming of Cesar Chavez Boulevard

Monday, July 17, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A group of local businesses and residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of Fresno after several streets were renamed.

A vote by the Fresno City Council on March 9 allowed for Ventura, California, and Kings Canyon avenues to be renamed Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
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The renaming impacts more than 10 miles of the street.

The group named One Community Compact claims the city council gave no notice of the change to those directly affected.
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A lawsuit was officially filed by the group on Friday.

Action News has reached out to the city, which has said they do not comment on pending litigation.
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