FORT BRAGG (CBS13) – Fort Bragg in Mendocino County is responding to the public outcry to drop its Confederate name.
The city, located on the Northern California Coast, was named after Confederate Army General Braxton Bragg who had previously fought in the Mexican-American War.
READ MORE: Padres Hold Off Giants 8-7 In 10 After Blowing LeadsA post to the city’s Facebook page said officials will discuss plans to put the name change on the ballot later this month.
If the motion passes, voters will decide in November.
READ MORE: 'Facebook Is What Saved Mom's Life': Travis Air Force Base Captain Helps Mother Escape UkraineThe call for change comes as nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and other black men in police custody continue on.
Floyd was killed in Minneapolis in late May when an officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes while Floyd was in handcuffs.
MORE NEWS: Brown's Homer Sends A's To 4-2 Victory Over Skidding AngelsIn the midst of the ongoing protests, several Confederate statues have been destroyed and removed across the country.