Monterey City Council formally apologized to Indigenous residents of Dutra Street, acknowledging historic injustices from the 1950s. The proclamation recognized the long history and ongoing contributions of Indigenous people in the community. It detailed the role of the city in displacing families through land grants and eminent domain. Notably, the construction of the Monterey Police and Fire Public Safety Complex in 1959 displaced Indigenous families without offering alternative housing. Community leader Rudy Rosales shared personal experiences about his family's displacement and expressed gratitude for the council's apology, highlighting a need for consideration in future actions.
"We were displaced from our homes, back in 1957, my mom, dad, I, sister and my brother lived up in Deer Flats for two weeks for my dad to find a house, and you think the city would have been more considerate in finding us a place," Rosales said.
The proclamation acknowledges that Indigenous people have lived on the Monterey Peninsula for thousands of years and continue to contribute to the community.
The city acknowledged its role in the displacement of Indigenous families through land grants, treaties, and the use of eminent domain.
One of the most significant acts that impacted the Indigenous community occurred in 1959 with the construction of the Monterey Police and Fire Public Safety Complex, on the former site of the Dutra Street communal village.
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