"The consequences would be deeper than a change of hands. The Immigrant Resettlement and Cultural Center is seen as an extension of its highly-protective late architect, Loc Vu, a war veteran and refugee who also founded the nonprofit. Before his death, Vu announced his retirement as president in January and proposed his son-in-law as his successor. The idea opened a major rift."
"In a Thursday letter, District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan's office asked History San Jose to hold off on the decision and grant a six-month extension in light of Vu's passing. "Given this moment of transition and loss, the community needs time to grieve and to thoughtfully consider the museum's leadership future. Councilmember Doan intends to personally engage in these leadership discussions and help mediate a resolution," Jonathan Fleming, Doan's chief of staff, wrote."
History San Jose has kept the Viet Museum closed since last December because two factions are fighting for control of the Immigrant Resettlement and Cultural Center, the nonprofit that operates the museum. The organization that cares for History Park set a Dec. 31 deadline to end the center's contract if the factions do not resolve their dispute in less than 20 days. The center was founded by architect and refugee Loc Vu, who proposed his son-in-law as successor, prompting nepotism objections and board divisions. Vu died Nov. 29. District 7 requested a six-month extension for mediation and grieving.
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