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Refugee haven is now naming streets after Charlie Kirk
- Westminster council approved adding 'Charlie Kirk Way' under All American Way in a 4-1 vote.
- Officials said the sign is ceremonial and will not change street addresses.
- Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen praised the decision, citing Kirk's embodiment of patriotism and civic engagement.
- Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo opposed, arguing Kirk had no ties to Westminster and called it political exploitation.
- Amy Phan West supported expanding the tribute, seeking a full 'Charlie Kirk Day' instead of a small sign.
- The vote occurred as Westminster races into California's 45th Congressional District politics.
- The article notes Westminster as a key battleground within California’s 45th District.
- Data shows Westminster’s Asian population composition, underlining demographic context of the vote.
- Business Insider participants quoted emphasize first-generation Vietnamese Americans' political leanings.
- A resolution designated October 14 as 'Charlie Kirk Day' alongside the street sign decision.
- The DailyMail.com article frames the event within broader national political discourse.
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