Dolores Huerta Honorary Street Naming

At a glance

• What: A resolution honorarily renaming the City-owned portion of 500 South between State Street and 700 East "Dolores Huerta Boulevard", recognizing the labor leader and activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
• Where it stands: Adopted May 5, 2026 as Resolution 2 of 2026, 7-0.
• Status: Resolved.

Detail

Brian Fullmer introduced the resolution. The hearing date was set April 21, 2026 and the Council acted the same night as the hearing. One speaker, Richard Barnes, recalled Salt Lake City's welcoming role during the 2002 Winter Olympics and encouraged keeping the existing Martin Luther King Jr. honorary street designation; the minutes say his position on the Huerta designation was unclear before his time ended. Puy recognized Huerta's contributions to labor rights and said he appreciated the proposal.

Motion

Moved by Wharton, seconded by Lopez Chavez to close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 2 of 2026. AYE: Petro, Dugan, Wharton, Puy, Young, Lopez Chavez, Carlsen. Passed 7-0.

Sources

• LBA, CRA and Council formal meeting minutes, May 5, 2026 (revised): https://slc.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/45564

Log

2026-05-05 - LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Hearing with one speaker; Resolution 2 of 2026 adopted 7-0.