Somerton residents support renaming Cesar Chavez Avenue to honor farmworkers

Somerton residents support renaming Cesar Chavez Avenue to honor farmworkers

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The city of Somerton is set to rename Cesar Chavez Avenue to Campesinos Avenue. City leaders recently voted to approve the change, with most council members in support. The decision comes as some cities across the country reconsider honoring the late farmworker leader following allegations of abuse involving underage girls and women. In Somerton, some residents say they support the new name..especially because it recog…