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Proposal to rename Joaquin Murrieta Park to Salomon R. Baldenegro Park

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Supportive (8)Opposed (2)

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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.

Public comments (10)

SupportivePedro GonzalezSep 9, 2026

Voiced support for renaming the park to honor Salomon Baldenegro and expressed support for naming the Kennedy Park softball field after Stacy Redondo.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:29:27 →
SupportiveMaria GarciaSep 9, 2026

Read a statement from State Representative Alma Hernandez supporting the park renaming for Salomon Baldenegro.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:29:37 →
SupportiveCecilia Cruz ValdenegroSep 9, 2026

Spoke in favor of honoring her partner Salomon Baldenegro, highlighting his decades of social justice activism and refuting past allegations.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:35:41 →
OpposedPatricia PalomeraSep 9, 2026

Expressed opposition to the park renaming due to documented historical allegations of domestic violence.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:36:17 →
SupportiveJP SalvatierraSep 9, 2026

Supported the renaming of the park for Salomon Baldenegro and raised questions regarding utility contracts.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:45:37 →
SupportiveEddie RiosSep 9, 2026

Shared personal experiences of being mentored by Salomon Baldenegro during community activist movements and urged renaming the park.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:48:50 →
SupportiveJoan LionettiSep 9, 2026

Supported the park renaming, noting the unanimous recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 5:54:40 →
OpposedFlor BurruellSep 9, 2026

Spoke in opposition to naming a park after an individual accused of domestic violence, emphasizing collective movement history.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 9:51:45 →
SupportiveMax TorresSep 9, 2026

Supported renaming the park for Salomon Baldenegro, citing his foundational community work and leadership.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 6:05:24 →
SupportiveGeorge FelixSep 9, 2026

Expressed lifelong friendship with Salomon Baldenegro and urged a yes vote on the park renaming.

REGULAR MEETING — September 9, 2026 · 6:09:49 →