50 signatures reached
To: California State Legislatures
Replace Our California Statues in Washington, DC
It's time to reinvigorate California spirit with statues who truly define who we are.
Every ten years, the two statues in Washington, DC that represent our State of California can be changed. In 2009, the highly respected statue of Starr King (the historic outspoken California abolitionist) was removed as a symbolic statue and replaced by the statue of the Republican President Ronald Reagan. In addition, the statue of missionary Junipera Serra continues to stand.
We have opportunity to consider new statues, such as Cesar Chavez, Chief Marin (Indigenous Miwok leader) or an environmentalist, for example, figures that truly represent the spirit of the State of California. By signing this petition, we can let our state legislatures know we want change. And we want an opportunity for public comment opportunity to drive the decisions.
Every ten years, the two statues in Washington, DC that represent our State of California can be changed. In 2009, the highly respected statue of Starr King (the historic outspoken California abolitionist) was removed as a symbolic statue and replaced by the statue of the Republican President Ronald Reagan. In addition, the statue of missionary Junipera Serra continues to stand.
We have opportunity to consider new statues, such as Cesar Chavez, Chief Marin (Indigenous Miwok leader) or an environmentalist, for example, figures that truly represent the spirit of the State of California. By signing this petition, we can let our state legislatures know we want change. And we want an opportunity for public comment opportunity to drive the decisions.
Why is this important?
Symbolic value is important. Statues represent the ethos and values of the people of California, as well as placing honor in the character, successes or challenges a figure symbolizes. It is time to replace the California statues in Washington, DC with public comment opportunity.
How it will be delivered
Stage a press conference.