Chadd Charland
Chadd Charland, 51, of Fernandina Beach is a first-time candidate running without party affiliation. A writer, podcaster and small-business owner with a journalism degree from Auburn, he helped lead the push for a data-center moratorium in Nassau County and campaigns on the environment, public education and equal rights.
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Positions on the major issues
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Property taxes Leans disagree· stated position
He contrasts property taxes, which fund roads, schools and public safety, with private insurance that benefits corporations.
Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
He supports limits on hedge-fund purchases of homes, state-built dense affordable housing and state-backed loans for first-time buyers.
"Private homebuilders/developers are not building enough affordable housing; the state needs to step in."
Immigration Strongly disagrees· stated position
Charland said he does not agree with current state and federal immigration policy, calling it cruel, and said he sees immigrants as an opportunity for Florida.
"I see immigrants as a wonderful opportunity for Florida, an opportunity to grow and learn and thrive, not a "problem.""
Abortion Strongly agrees· stated position
He supports a constitutional right to abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health.
Health care Leans agree· stated position
He says health care should be treated as a human right, with lower drug prices and more preventive care.
Education & school choice Strongly disagrees· stated position
Charland says public money should go to public schools only and calls vouchers 'welfare for wealthy people.'
"I support public money for public schools only. Vouchers are welfare for wealthy people"
Environment & water Strongly agrees· stated position
He would fully fund Florida Forever and prioritizes conservation land, clean water and clean energy.
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
He wants a 12-month moratorium on large data centers, tighter regulation to slow sprawl and restoration of home rule over development.
"I will challenge developers in an effort to slow sprawl and protect rural and natural Florida."
Elections & voting Strongly agrees· stated position
He supports equal voting rights, opposes gerrymandering and would overturn measures that make voting harder.
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
He supports clean-energy initiatives.
No public position found on 8 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property insurance, Guns, Marijuana, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.