Mark Schumann

Fletcher ends speculation, will not seek re-election

MARK SCHUMANN

Craig Fletcher signs the contract with FPL.
Craig Fletcher signs the contract with FPL.

During an interview on local radio yesterday, Vero Beach City Councilman and former mayor Craig Fletcher said he will not seek re-election in November.  Instead, Fletcher said, “I’m going to cash my chips in and walk away from the table. I have had enough.”

Fletcher has been a staunch supporter of the sale of Vero Electric to Florida Power & Light, pushing for budget cuts rather than tax increases to make up for at least some of the $5.5 million in revenue that would be lost if the sale is concluded.

2 comments

  1. In the same interview Craig Fletcher predicted bankruptcy for the City of Vero Beach.

  2. Fletcher is like a captain who, after running his ship into an iceberg, scurries for the nearest lifeboat.

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