CLEARWATER, Fla. - At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."

What they're saying:

Cotton argued the idea was not political, but a way to honor Kirk’s advocacy for free speech.

"Charlie Kirk was assassinated for freedom of speech … it’s all about that freedom of speech, open dialogue and being able to say what you believe without feeling unsafe," Cotton said.

The other side:

However, when Cotton made the motion, no other council member seconded it. The proposal ended immediately, prompting cheers from some in attendance.

The proposal drew sharp opposition from some residents, including Amy Meinstein of Clearwater, who stood outside the council chamb

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