Clark County Council divisions spark new weekly poll question
The Clark County Council spent significant time debating how to formally denounce political violence following the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Councilor Michelle Belkot proposed a resolution that condemned political violence outright and specifically mentioned Kirk. Other councilors pushed to rewrite the resolution to broaden its scope by including other victims and altering the language. The dispute has left residents divided over whether Belkot’s original resolution (see below) should have stood on its own or if revisions were necessary. This week’s poll asks where you stand.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDERED AND RESOLVED BY THE CLARK COUNTY COUNCIL, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS:
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. This Council urges all citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, to resolve differences peacefully, and to protect the freedoms that secure our Republic.
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Clark County Council argues over just how to denounce political violence
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