State attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry’s lobbying firm: Florida Trib
Read full article: State attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry’s lobbying firm: Florida TribJEA received a subpoena on Friday from State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office seeking a broad swath of communication records about the agency’s CEO, Vickie Cavey, as well as discussions involving City Council President Kevin Carrico and a high-powered lobbying firm that employs former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry.
Anonymous text campaign targets Jacksonville civic leader, echoing attacks on JEA CEO
Read full article: Anonymous text campaign targets Jacksonville civic leader, echoing attacks on JEA CEOAn anonymous mass text message campaign targeting prominent Jacksonville leaders has expanded, with the president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce now among those singled out.
Anonymous text targets JEA CEO amid ongoing political tensions
Read full article: Anonymous text targets JEA CEO amid ongoing political tensionsThe News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating who is behind a mysterious anonymous text message sent to hundreds, if not thousands, of people across North Florida regarding JEA.
Carrico nominates firefighter union leader Randy Wyse for JEA board amid ongoing controversy
Read full article: Carrico nominates firefighter union leader Randy Wyse for JEA board amid ongoing controversyJacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico announced Thursday he is nominating Randy Wyse to serve on the JEA Board of Directors — a closely watched appointment after weeks of controversy involving board selections, leadership allegations at the utility, and a subpoena seeking Carrico’s JEA-related communications.
Vice chair passed over as JEA committee chooses next year’s Board leaders amid swirling controversies
Read full article: Vice chair passed over as JEA committee chooses next year’s Board leaders amid swirling controversiesThe executive committee of JEA’s Board of Directors made an unusual -- but expected -- move on Monday, opting to forego the traditional succession of leadership as controversies swirl around the city-owned utility.
All eyes on JEA committee as it chooses leaders amid swirling controversies
Read full article: All eyes on JEA committee as it chooses leaders amid swirling controversiesAll eyes will be on JEA as one of its board committees gets ready for a key meeting on Monday, where the city-owned utility’s board chooses its leaders for the next year.
Peluso asks Carrico to step down temporarily amid text controversy; Carrico calls him ‘biggest Drama Queen’ on council
Read full article: Peluso asks Carrico to step down temporarily amid text controversy; Carrico calls him ‘biggest Drama Queen’ on councilJacksonville City Council member Jimmy Peluso is calling on Council President Kevin Carrico to temporarily step aside from his leadership position while records are being reviewed following a subpoena tied to Carrico’s communications about JEA.
Jacksonville City Council president issued subpoena after controversial ‘big favor’ text sent to JEA board member
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council president issued subpoena after controversial ‘big favor’ text sent to JEA board memberJacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico has been issued a subpoena about one week after text messages revealed that he was going to nominate someone for a position on JEA’s board because he owed them a “big favor.”
Council President Carrico addresses ‘big favor’ wording amid JEA controversy; says there is ‘no quid pro quo’
Read full article: Council President Carrico addresses ‘big favor’ wording amid JEA controversy; says there is ‘no quid pro quo’Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico is calling for an independent, outside review of allegations involving leadership and workplace culture at JEA, while also responding directly to questions about the “big favor” wording in text messages tied to a JEA board appointment.
JEA’s former chief of staff accuses CEO of creating ‘fear-based culture.’ CEO says allegations are ‘unsubstantiated’
Read full article: JEA’s former chief of staff accuses CEO of creating ‘fear-based culture.’ CEO says allegations are ‘unsubstantiated’Tensions ran high at the JEA Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday as the former chief of staff heavily criticized the CEO’s leadership and doubled down on allegations that she has created a toxic workplace culture.
‘Out of line’: JEA board chides vice chair who admitted he privately asked CEO to resign over ‘toxic’ workplace claims
Read full article: ‘Out of line’: JEA board chides vice chair who admitted he privately asked CEO to resign over ‘toxic’ workplace claimsDuring a board meeting Tuesday amid rising tensions over leadership, JEA Vice Chair Ricardo “Rick” Morales III admitted that he privately asked CEO Vickie Cavey to resign after he said employees voiced concerns to him about a “toxic” workplace culture at the city-owned utility.
Timeline: How ‘big favor’ texts sparked a JEA board shakeup and allegations about utility leadership
Read full article: Timeline: How ‘big favor’ texts sparked a JEA board shakeup and allegations about utility leadershipA “big favor” text about a JEA board appointment sparked scrutiny, a nominee’s withdrawal and new leadership allegations. Mayor Deegan and JEA leaders defended the CEO, urging transparency.
JEA CEO denies ‘toxic’ culture, ‘racism’ claims; Mayor Deegan calls it a smear campaign by those out to control utility
Read full article: JEA CEO denies ‘toxic’ culture, ‘racism’ claims; Mayor Deegan calls it a smear campaign by those out to control utilityJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and JEA CEO Vickie Cavey will answer questions Friday at City Hall as the city-owned utility has become mired in yet another controversy.
‘So proud and happy’: JEA Board approves new generating plant to boost power supply
Read full article: ‘So proud and happy’: JEA Board approves new generating plant to boost power supplyIn a significant development for Jacksonville’s energy future, the JEA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to proceed with plans to build a brand-new generating plant.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - JEA CEO reflections on journey to leadership
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - JEA CEO reflections on journey to leadershipIn this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Vickie Cavey, CEO of JEA, shares her journey from growing up in Jacksonville to leading the utility that serves over a million residents.
Women’s History Month: Recognizing local leaders in engineering, architecture, medical research and more
Read full article: Women’s History Month: Recognizing local leaders in engineering, architecture, medical research and moreFrom cancer research to architecture to engineering, this week we featured women who led their respective fields to recognize Women's History Month.
JEA board unanimously approves contract extension for CEO that will raise her salary to $700,000
Read full article: JEA board unanimously approves contract extension for CEO that will raise her salary to $700,000JEA officials unanimously approved on Tuesday a three-year contract extension for CEO Vickie Cavey that will raise her salary to $700,000 annually.
A source said JEA leaders met at an Avondale coffee shop to discuss the CEO stepping down. It sparked an investigation
Read full article: A source said JEA leaders met at an Avondale coffee shop to discuss the CEO stepping down. It sparked an investigationJacksonville’s JEA utility, previously under fire, now faces a new controversy. Board members allegedly violating Florida’s Sunshine Law.
‘They’re in an emergency crisis': JEA celebrates local organizations helping people with their bills
Read full article: ‘They’re in an emergency crisis': JEA celebrates local organizations helping people with their billsOver 20 organizations gathered at JEA for the 10th Light it Forward awards breakfast. The groups help provide utility bill assistance, housing and other services.
JEA board approves $560,000 yearly salary for interim CEO despite questions about her appointment
Read full article: JEA board approves $560,000 yearly salary for interim CEO despite questions about her appointmentDespite some questions about why and how a new temporary JEA CEO was selected, the JEA Board of Directors on Tuesday made it official and hired Vickie Cavey and Interim Managing Director and CEO at a salary of over half a million dollars a year.
JEA board approves $560,000 yearly salary for interim CEO amid questions about her appointment
Read full article: JEA board approves $560,000 yearly salary for interim CEO amid questions about her appointmentDespite some questions about why and how a new temporary JEA CEO was selected, the JEA Board of Directors on Tuesday made it official and hired Vickie Cavey and Interim Managing Director and CEO at a salary of over half a million dollars a year.
JEA CEO resigns after 4 years leading city-owned utility; interim CEO named
Read full article: JEA CEO resigns after 4 years leading city-owned utility; interim CEO namedThe resignation of JEA CEO Jay Stowe was accepted Monday by the board, marking the official end of his tenure as the head of the city-owned utility after four years at the helm.
