Four councilors sign resolution denouncing political violence in all forms on Charlie Kirk’s birthday, which is also the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk
Paul Valencia
Clark County Today
The Clark County Council on Tuesday honored Charlie Kirk with a resolution denouncing political violence in all forms.
The resolution, read by Councilor Michelle Belkot, was accepted via online video call by Ross Wiley of Turning Point USA.
“There is a lot going on today in honor of Charlie, and we are so thankful,” he told the councilors and the full house in the meeting room. (Most of those in attendance were there for another matter on the agenda, but listened to the resolution and heard Wiley’s acceptance speech.)
Tuesday would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. It is also a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, as voted on by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Wiley said that in such a dark state, “it is amazing to see the light of Jesus in the streets.”
Then he shared a story about the last conversation he had with Kirk.
“One of the last things he said to myself and our small team of about 30 people … the word I want you to concentrate on the most is the word grit. He said, ‘I want you to wake up tomorrow and choose grit instead of anything else.’ Our team is growing and doing more than ever for Charlie’s mission and his beliefs.
“I’m really proud to be here and of Washington state, especially Clark County,” Wiley added.
Belkot’s resolution was written last month. Some councilors at first balked at the language and created an amended version. After discussion, it was determined to go with Belkot’s original resolution.
In its conclusion, the resolution states:
The Clark County Council unequivocally condemns political violence in all its forms, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and declares that acts of violence shall never be tolerated as legitimate tools of political expression.
The resolution was signed by four councilors: Sue Marshall, the chair, Glen Yung, Matt Little, and Belkot. Wil Fuentes did not sign the resolution.
Two hours after the resolution was read, two people in open public comment disagreed with honoring Kirk. One did not care for Wiley’s talk about Jesus in a government meeting. Another disapproved of Kirk’s beliefs and did not feel he deserved any recognition from this council.
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