Escambia County, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler has proposed the idea of renaming a road in one county as political activist Charlie Kirk and many voices are ready to oppose Tuesday’s committee.
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The county commissioners ultimately voted not to rename North Avenue either “Charlie Kirk Way” or “Turning Point Way.”
Robin Leisured, a resident of Escambia, shares concerns about changing the street name after the late Charlie Kirk. (WKRG)
“So, would you ask me if I want your address to be Charlie Kirk Way before you let me change my driver’s license, mortgage, bank statement and everything else that goes with this?” Tara Hartman asked. “And if that’s the case, I’ll put my house for sale.”
“The idea of naming a street in front of Escambia High School is one of the most racist things he’s ever seen in Escambia County in recent history,” said Diane Crummel. “There’s no one here. He’s a white racist with a microphone that spouts hateful, divisive messages on his podcast.
People from the county commissioner meeting Tuesday morning. (WKRG)
“If you want to rename a street, name it after someone who did something for Pensacola,” said Allenha Welcome. “This guy hasn’t done anything for Pensacola.”
“This county needs unity, not division,” Margie Parkerson said.
However, there were some who supported the new name.
“I demand that you consider this movement and start a fire that other parts of the world see, and the historians see it today, and it started here today,” one attendee said.
The Escambia County Commissioner voted not to change the name n 65th Ave after the late Charlie Kirk. (WKRG)
“I want my own name on my own, but I can understand how others don’t,” Larry Downs Jr. said.
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Commissioner Kohler informed residents that they would listen loudly and clearly and slow down the movement and keep the N 65th Ave intact.
