Los Angeles County is asking residents to help decide whether parks, streets, public artwork and other landmarks bearing César Chávez’s name should be renamed, launching a public survey that officials say will shape the future of some of the region’s most recognizable civic landmarks.

The six-question survey comes months after allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader prompted a sweeping reassessment of his legacy across California and beyond.

County officials say they are intentionally putting the decision in the hands of residents rather than relying on a top-down political process.

“We want to ensure that the process is one of inclusion and engagement. We value community voice and insight, your participation will help in shaping our decision,” the county’s website reads.

In March, The New York Times published an investigation detailing allegations that Chávez used his position as leader of the United Farm Workers to sexually abuse women and children over several decades.

The report included accusations from United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, who alleged Chávez raped and sexually assaulted her in the 1960s, and from Ana Murguia and Debra Rojas, who said he molested them when they were minors in the 1970s.

The allegations prompted the United Farm Workers to condemn Chávez’s actions and triggered efforts across the country to remove his name from schools, parks and other public spaces.

“The survey responses will inform the County’s next steps,” the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office told The California Post.

“The community is going to drive our timeline and process.”

The survey, which remains open through July 26, asks residents to weigh in on the future of county parks, streets, facilities and civic artwork named after Chávez.

The questionnaire is designed to ensure any renaming effort is guided by public input and community values rather than political mandates, according to the CEO. Officials said the process is intended to emphasize transparency while giving residents a direct role in determining how Los Angeles County should address controversial public monuments.

The first half of the questionnaire focuses broadly on how the county should approach monuments honoring historical figures accused of misconduct.

Residents are asked what factors should carry the greatest weight when deciding whether to rename public assets, including the seriousness of misconduct allegations, a person’s overall historical contributions and the financial cost of replacing signs and other infrastructure.

Participants are also asked to identify their biggest concerns about the renaming process, including whether changing names could erase history or whether decisions could become driven by politics instead of evidence.

The survey also asks residents what they believe would constitute a respectful review process. Options range from relying on panels of historians and subject-matter experts to giving the most influence to communities directly impacted by the decisions.

The second half turns specifically to Chávez, asking respondents how governments should balance an individual’s historical accomplishments against credible allegations of personal misconduct when determining whether public honors should remain.

Residents are also invited to suggest what should replace Chávez’s name if county landmarks are ultimately renamed. Options include adopting neutral geographic names, honoring another civil rights figure such as labor activist Dolores Huerta, or recognizing the broader farmworker movement through names such as “Harvest Park” or “United Farmworkers Plaza.”

County officials noted the survey does not automatically collect names, email addresses or other identifying information, a move they say is intended to encourage candid public feedback.

“LA County is focused on ensuring a process that reflects the community’s vibrant history, diverse cultures and shared values,” the Chief Executive Office said in a statement.

“We want everyone in LA County to have a voice in helping shape these decisions.”

Among the most significant county-controlled assets under review are portions of Cesar Chavez Avenue, which crosses both city and unincorporated county boundaries, along with several pieces of county-owned civic artwork.

The public outreach effort follows a wave of actions across California after allegations against Chávez surfaced earlier this year. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass renamed the city’s César Chávez Day observance to Farmworkers Day, while other governments and school districts have moved to reconsider schools, parks, murals and monuments honoring the longtime labor leader.