Renner talks costs, data centers during campaign stop
Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner campaigned in Palatka, Florida, where he emphasized affordability and expressed strong opposition to large-scale data centers. Local officials and supporters in Putnam County lauded his stance on data center development. Renner's campaign platform includes lowering electric rates and protecting rural communities.
Paul Renner, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Florida, made a campaign stop in Palatka, Putnam County, to engage with local elected officials and supporters. During a Monday luncheon at The Magnolia Café, Renner outlined his platform, prioritizing affordability, which includes reducing taxes, insurance, and electric rates, and vocally opposing large-scale data center development.
Renner, the former speaker of the Florida House, is seeking the Republican nomination for governor to succeed the term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. His visit to Putnam County was part of a broader statewide tour, aiming to connect with communities across all 67 counties, particularly emphasizing the importance of North Florida towns like Palatka.
Putnam County Commissioners Walton Pellicer and Josh Alexander were among the local attendees. Pellicer publicly endorsed Renner, specifically citing the candidate's strong opposition to data centers, which Pellicer believes are not suitable for Putnam County or Florida. Alexander, while not formally endorsing, also expressed support for Renner's position on data centers and tax reform. Renner's campaign also centers on strengthening public safety and extending the conservative legacy of Governor DeSantis.