Source: Fox News
Summary
California taxpayers may be responsible for a $1 billion detour project to avoid disrupting a monument honoring Cesar Chavez, a labor leader who has been accused of sexual abuse. The detour is part of the state’s high-speed rail construction. Despite the allegations, top California lawmakers did not respond to questions about whether taxpayers should still fund the detour. The detour was originally proposed to prevent the high-speed rail from coming near the monument.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The detour project, meant to honor Cesar Chavez, is now in question due to allegations of his sexual abuse. The project was initially proposed to prevent disruption to the monument. The California High-Speed Rail Authority estimated the detour would cost close to $1 billion. The monument is part of the National Park Service and includes Chavez’s burial spot. The detour was successfully lobbied for by the César Chavez Foundation, which has since canceled its annual celebrations honoring him due to the allegations.
It’s a billion dollars for a quieter train.
Author: Evan Null
