BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Ferris State University has rejected a county commission proposal to erect a statue of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

County documents from Sept. 18 show the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to submit a letter discussing the potential project to FSU President Bill Pink.

The letter, written by Commissioner Chris Zimmerman and provided to News 8 by university officials, said Kirk should be commemorated because he “influenced millions of people across our great nation.”

“He had a real knack for engaging young people in civilized discussions on various topics that influenced public policy. As horrific as his assassination may be, we should not quickly forget his legacy,” the letter stated.

The preliminary proposal suggested the university’s

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