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Madison County board designates Oct. 14 as day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk after heated debate
Summary
After extended public comment and debate, the Madison County Board adopted a resolution designating Oct. 14, 2025, as a day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence; the measure drew both sharp criticism for being outside county scope and defense from members who condemned the assassination.
The Madison County Board voted to designate Oct. 14, 2025, as a day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk and to condemn political violence, following extensive debate and public comment that split the board and members of the public.
Board member Gray framed the resolution as an effort to honor Kirk's life and to denounce violence. "I think we were all shocked and horrified, at the assassination of mister Kirk," Gray said, and proposed Oct. 14 — what the resolution describes as Kirk's 30th birthday — as a day of remembrance. Gray said the measure was also intended to "condemn political violence and denounce the celebration…
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