Florida Governor Hopeful Asks Trump to Back Statewide Housing Push
Independent candidate Frank Russo urges President Trump to mobilize private builders for affordable homes across all 67 Florida counties.
Frank Russo, a non-party affiliated candidate for governor of Florida, published an open letter Tuesday to President Donald Trump calling on the federal government to help coordinate a privately funded housing initiative spanning every one of Florida's 67 counties.
Russo, based in New Smyrna Beach, framed the appeal as a challenge to Trump to convene the nation's homebuilders around a solution aimed specifically at working families priced out of the state's housing market. The proposal centers on private financing rather than government subsidies, a distinction Russo emphasized in his letter.
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The announcement reflects growing political pressure over housing affordability in Florida, where rising costs have strained residents across income levels. Russo's call for a county-by-county approach signals an attempt to distinguish his platform from those of major-party rivals by proposing a geographically comprehensive strategy rather than targeted urban investment.
By directing the appeal at Trump personally, Russo seeks to elevate a state-level housing debate to the national stage, positioning the White House as a potential convener of industry stakeholders. No details about specific funding mechanisms, builder commitments, or legislative vehicles were disclosed in the letter.
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