The city of Placerville is deciding if they should change their logo to remove the image of a noose hanging from a tree after concerns over the symbolism and the area’s “Hangtown” nickname.
The image symbolizes hate for some and years of history in the city for others.
“They took law into their own hands at that time and there were people that were hanged for their crimes,” said city manager, Cleve Morris.
“I understand why there is pressure to change the noose. It could be misguided because nobody was lynched here for racial reasons. It was capital punishment,” said tattoo artist Michael Valdez.
Valdez said the shop has not felt pressure to change their name, but chose not to incorporate images of hanging due to violence.
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