Meet Jennifer
Jennifer A. Paul is a St. Cloud resident, business owner, and community champion who stops at nothing to ensure the needs of all people are met. As she embarks on her campaign to serve as the next St. Cloud City Council member (Seat 2), her priority is to bridge the gap between communities, cultures, and local government.
As a lifelong citizen of Osceola County and mother of two teenage daughters, her roots run deep within the St. Cloud community. With her 16+ years of dedicated service working in the U.S. Department of Defense industry, Paul understands the significance of how decisions made today impact future generations. Working to win this election, in November 2024, she looks forward to bringing innovation, inclusivity of all cultures, and a representation of traditional values combined with future-forward practices.
PLATFORM
Public Safety
Supporting the police and fire departments to address public safety concerns, crime prevention, and emergency responses.
Development
Empowering the community through smart development initiatives and meaningful engagement.
Sustainability
Protecting natural resources and implementing sustainable practices to ensure the preservation of environmental assets.
Workers' Rights
Advocating for labor friendly legislation, workers' rights, and social issues. Supporter of unions!
Public Trust
Fostering public trust and accountability through cultural competency and transparency.
Inclusivity
Leading with integrity and ensuring that all residents feel valued, respected, and heard.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
RECOGNIZED LEADERSHIP
In 2023, Jennifer was recognized as an influential and impactful leader by the Osceola County Branch of the NAACP.
CALL TO ACTION
Jennifer met with Congressman Darren Soto and a group of community members to share the needs and history of the Whitted Historic neighborhood of St. Cloud, FL.
HONORED LEGACY
Jennifer hosted the first annual Markus Paul Foundation Bowling Tournament to honor the legacy of her late cousin and hometown NFL legend, Markus Paul.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I was inspired to run for St. Cloud City Council when I was personally impacted by developers trying to uproot the citizens of my neighborhood; thus, moving me to swift action to save our historic community.
- Osceola History Board of Directors
- Former Chairperson for the NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Committee of Osceola County
- Historian of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
- Whitted Historic District Community
- Experience Kissimmee Community
- Markus Paul Foundation Event Coordinator
My contributions to making St. Cloud a better place to live will vary from social to developmental initiatives. I plan to focus primarily on job creation and instituting a livable wage for the citizens of St. Cloud. I also look forward to continuing protecting older and disenfranchised communities from unregulated development and providing solutions to our affordable housing challenges.
We have to be intentional about the strategic planning of infrastructure and growth in our communities. Quality businesses and restaurants create jobs that can lead to promoting living wages for residents and ultimately continuing to improve economic development in the city.
St. Cloud has improved its environmental awareness quite a bit, and our recycling programs are excellent! Toho Water Authority has taken over and they’ve made great strides in improving the water supply for the city. There is still work to be done, but I am pleased with the progress being made and look forward to assisting in any way that I can.
The community development improvements within the downtown district are great and add to the overall community! I look forward to ensuring that access to services offered by the city is geared towards helping all, not just some.