The Washington County Executive Committee met on Wednesday, March 18 at the  Herbert J. Tennies Government Center, Room in West Bend.  

A Resolution item was up for discussion, authorizing “Charlie J. Kirk Way” as the road name overlay to a portion of County Trunk Highway K. It would be on County Highway K from County Highway R, to State Highway 144 in Addison, Hartford, Polk and West Bend.

Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist. He was assassinated on September 10, 2025. He founded Turning Point USA.

The possible change is expected to cost $50,000, while the measure was amended so it will not be paid for with tax dollars. A portion of the cost would cover new road signs. 

The item was passed by the Washington County Executive Committee and will proceed to the full Washington County Board to be considered in April for an official vote.

Nothing has been approved at the time of this writing.