Paul Renner launches Flagler County Leadership Committee

Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner became House Speaker while representing people in Flagler County. Now, he’s emphasizing those local connections with his newly launched Flagler County Leadership Committee.

The coalition of elected officials, faith leaders and members of the business community will help with grassroots outreach as Renner pursues the Republican nomination.

“Flagler County is my home. It is a growing and vibrant community, and I’m incredibly grateful and honored for the leadership, trust, and support of these men and women,” Renner said “This committee represents the best of Flagler County.”

Renner added that these locals “are hardworking Floridians who understand the values that make our state strong — faith, freedom, economic opportunity, and safe communities.”

The committee launches with these members:

— James Gardner Jr., Flagler County Property Appraiser

— Greg Hansen, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners, District 2

— Christy Chong, Flagler County School Board Chair

— Donald O’Brien, former Chair of Flagler County Board of County Commissioners

— David Ayres, civic leader and radio personality

— Michael Chiumento, lawyer and Flagler County business leader

— Sharon Demers, Republican grassroots leader

— Ed Fuller, civic leader and Flagler Tiger Bay Board member

— Patrick Juliano, first responder union leader

— Samuel Royer, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and community advocate

— Lacy Martin, marketing strategist and community advocate

— Greg Peters, co-founder and lead pastor at Parkview Church

— Denise Peters, co-founder of Parkview Church

— Randy Stapleford, retired U.S. Navy Captain and civic leader