The Hernando Board of Aldermen rejected a proposal to rename a city street after the late Charlie Kirk on Tuesday night.

During the board meeting, Ward 5 Alderman Kit Kitchens urged his colleagues to support renaming a portion of Green T Road West in honor of Kirk, as he had promised to do last week. Kirk, a conservative influencer and Turning Point USA founder, is believed to have been shot to death by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson at a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

“Many people feel personally connected to Charlie Kirk in this community, and he has affected many people in this community’s lives in a positive way,” Kitchens said. “I think it would be worthwhile to name this street in his honor.”

Before considering the proposal, the board heard from members of the p

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